Craig T. Nelson to Star in New International Spy Drama

Landmark Studio Group is in development on a new international spy drama series, The Operative, created by longtime writer/producer Noah Nelson and starring Craig T. Nelson.

The ten-part series features Craig T. Nelson (Parenthood, The District, Grace and Frankie, Coach) as retired intelligence operative John Straw, who was mysteriously forced to end his career following the Cold War but reemerges to warn of an upcoming attack on American soil. The Operative is loosely based on the book Code Name Stinger by Harvey Gomberg, who will consult on the series.

Noah Nelson (The District, CSI: New York, Hawaii Five-0, Secrets and Lies, Raising Dion, The Oath) will serve as showrunner and executive producer.

Landmark, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, will market the series, which will be distributed by Screen Media to third-party platforms or through Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Crackle Plus AVOD platforms.

“The Operative demonstrates the caliber of quality content we have focused on creating since forming Landmark last year, and we are extremely proud to be a part of this production,” said Landmark’s VP of development and production, Tim Rouhana. “We are aiming high to create a franchise series that tops the binge-worthy lists, and with the incomparable talents of Noah and Craig on board to bring this series to life, we are confident we will achieve it.”

“I couldn’t be happier to be working with Landmark,” stated Noah Nelson. “Tim has been instrumental in helping us take the show to the next level. I can’t wait to see all the hard work pay off and see this story come to life.”

“My son and I worked really hard on the premise. It’s a great team, and I’m excited to get it going,” commented Craig T. Nelson.