Hulu Ordered The Parsifal Mosaic Spy Series
The new thriller series will feature stars Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson in lead roles.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Entertainment — General
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Hulu has officially ordered a new spy thriller series based on the 1982 novel The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum. The production will star Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson as a CIA agent and his partner.
Why it matters
This production marks a return to adapting Robert Ludlum's extensive bibliography for a modern streaming audience. It provides a platform for seasoned actors to lead a high-stakes espionage narrative.
The production follows historical successes like the Avatar franchise, which has generated $7 billion in total gross, and the recent $1.5 billion box office gross of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The players
Sam Worthington
He is an actor known for his leading role in the Avatar film franchise.
Sofia Carson
She is an actress and performer recognized for her work in various film and television projects.
Hulu
This is a subscription-based streaming service that produces and distributes original television content.
Robert Ludlum
He was a prolific novelist who authored numerous international best-selling spy and thriller books.
Wes Tooke
He is a writer and producer who serves as the showrunner for this new series.
The details
The series follows a CIA agent who makes the discovery that his partner, who was presumed dead, has betrayed him. Wes Tooke is attached to the project to serve as both the writer and showrunner.
Timeline
1982 was the year Robert Ludlum published the original novel.
2009 saw a feature film version of the book enter early development.
September 24, 2026 was the date the series order was officially announced.
Industry Dynamics
This project continues the trend of streaming platforms mining established intellectual property to compete in the ongoing streaming wars. It follows the pattern of previous attempts to adapt the novel, which failed to reach production in 2009.
Viewers will be able to access the new series exclusively through a subscription to the Hulu platform. Casting announcements for supporting roles are expected to be shared in the coming months.
The takeaway
Adapting classic espionage novels offers a way for streamers to anchor their catalogs with familiar, high-stakes storytelling. Readers interested in spy thrillers can track this project's progress as casting for secondary roles continues.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
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