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James Marsden to Lead Apple TV+ Thriller 'Disavowed'

Entertainment5/6/2026
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James Marsden will star as a disgraced CIA officer hunting an assassin in the new Apple TV+ thriller series 'Disavowed'. The show is executive produced by Marsden and writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, known for 'Iron Man'. Marsden continues a prolific television career with recent Emmy-nominated roles.

Facts First

  • James Marsden stars as CIA officer Brad Griffin in the Apple TV+ thriller 'Disavowed'
  • The plot involves Griffin pursuing a $15 million bounty after being fired during a global hunt
  • The series is executive produced by 'Iron Man' writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway
  • Apple Studios and Blue Marble Pictures are producing the series
  • Marsden's recent TV work includes Emmy-nominated roles in 'Paradise' and 'Jury Duty'

What Happened

James Marsden is set to star in the thriller series 'Disavowed' at Apple TV+. The series follows CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin (played by Marsden) who is fired during a global hunt for an assassin responsible for killing his colleague. The plot involves Griffin attempting to claim a $15 million federal bounty on the assassin's head after being disgraced and outcast.

Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, who were credited writers on the 2008 film 'Iron Man', provided the original idea for the show and serve as executive producers. Tom Spezialy and James Marsden are also executive producers. Blue Marble Pictures, with Theresa Kang and Caroline Garity serving as executive producers, and Apple Studios are producers of the series.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy suspenseful, character-driven thrillers, you may have a new series to look forward to on Apple TV+. The involvement of writers from major action films like 'Iron Man' suggests the show could have a polished, high-stakes narrative. As a viewer, you might see Marsden in a new, intense role distinct from his recent Emmy-nominated comedic and dramatic performances.

What's Next

The series will move into production. Given the established production team and Marsden's ongoing schedule—he recently joined the second season of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' and will reprise his role as Cyclops in 'Avengers: Doomsday'—'Disavowed' is likely to be a prominent addition to Apple TV+'s thriller offerings.

Perspectives

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Media Observers note the critical and commercial success of various entertainment properties, characterizing 'Your Friends & Neighbors' as a 'hit series', 'Paradise' as a 'popular Hulu drama', and 'Iron Man' as the foundation that 'formed the bedrock for what became the Marvel Cinematic Universe'.