The Sympathizer
The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. Starring Robert Downey Jr.Everything you need to know about upcoming TV show, The Sympathizer, starring Robert Downey Jr
This year is an exciting one for TV adaptations, as upcoming espionage thriller The Sympathizer is set to land on Sky. Based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, the series sees Robert Downey Jr star playing multiple roles.
The official synopsis reads:
“Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.”
What is the release date?
All seven episodes are available to watch now on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
Is The Sympathizer a true story?
No, The Sympathizer is not a true story. It is based on a fictional book by Vietnamese-American professor Viet Thanh Nguyen that became a best-seller before winning the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Who is in the cast?
This limited series welcomes Robert Downey Jr. as an executive producer and cast member, with Downey Jr. playing multiple roles. Additional cast include:
- Hoa Xuande
- Fred Nguyen Khan
- Toan Le
- Alan Trong
- Vy Le
- Ky Duyen
- Sandra Oh