FX greenlights Far Cry TV anthology – new setting every season

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FX has placed a series order for a television adaptation of Ubisoft’s Far Cry, framing it as an anthology where each season introduces a new setting and cast. The project comes from FX mainstays Rob Mac and Noah Hawley, who will also produce through their respective banners. Mac is set to star, while Hawley expands his anthology pedigree following Fargo. The series will stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in international markets.

What FX confirmed

• Format – anthology limited series, with a fresh story, location and cast every season.
• Distribution – Hulu (US) and Disney+ (international).
• Creative leads – Rob Mac (More Better Productions) and Noah Hawley (26 Keys); Mac will also appear onscreen.
• Studio – produced by FX Productions in partnership with Ubisoft Film & Television.

Where to watch

FX outlined the platform rollout below. No premiere window or episode count has been announced.

Who’s behind it

The executive production team spans FX veterans and Ubisoft’s film and TV arm. Below is the confirmed roster.

• Rob Mac – Executive Producer (More Better Productions) and series star
• Noah Hawley – Executive Producer (26 Keys)
• Emilia Serrano – for 26 Keys
• Nick Frenkel – for 3 Arts
• Jackie Cohn – for More Better Productions
• John Campisi
• Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill – for Ubisoft Film & Television

Creative intent – in their own words

FX positioned the collaboration as a natural fit given both creators’ anthology experience and the games’ thematic flexibility.

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“FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television, and we couldn’t be more excited that they are teaming up for Far Cry,” said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. “I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining. We also want to thank our partners at Ubisoft for entrusting us with this beloved property.”

“Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized,” said Mac. “Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.”

“What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of Fargo is a variation on a theme,” said Hawley. “To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.”

Why this matters for players and viewers

Final Takeaway – Far Cry’s anthology DNA fits TV: FX is aligning the franchise’s season-by-season reinvention with a format built for new locales, villains and moral dilemmas. Expect standalone arcs – a familiar Far Cry rhythm – once the network announces a debut window.