Ponies (TV series)
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| Genre | Spy thriller |
| Created by | |
| Showrunner | David Iserson |
| Directed by | Susanna Fogel |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
Ponies is an upcoming American spy thriller television for Peacock created by Susanna Fogel and David Iserson and starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson.
Premise
In 1977, two secretaries working at the American embassy in Moscow become CIA operatives after their husbands die under mysterious circumstances.[1]
Cast
- Emilia Clarke as Bea
- Haley Lu Richardson as Twila
- Adrian Lester as Dane
- Artjom Gilz as Andrei
- Nicholas Podany as Ray
- Petro Ninovskyi as Sasha
- Vic Michaelis as Cheryl
- Maxim Gall as Trent
Production
The series is created by Susanna Fogel and David Iserson. Fogel is directing the series, with Iserson as showrunner. Jessica Rhoades executive produces for Pacesetter Productions and Alison Mo Massey co-executive producer along with Katherine Bridle. Universal Television are producers. In August 2024, Emilia Clarke became attached to star and be an executive producer on the series.[2]
Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast in November 2024.[3] On 4 February 2025, Adrian Lester, and Nicholas Podany were amongst those added to the cast.[4]
Filming got underway in Budapest, Hungary in February 2025.[5][6]
Release
The series will premiere on January 15, 2026 on Peacock.[7]
References
- ^ Porter, Rick. "Emilia Clarke to Topline Spy Drama at Peacock". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (26 August 2024). "Emilia Clarke to Lead Peacock Spy Thriller Series 'Ponies'". Variety. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (14 November 2024). "'White Lotus' Alum Haley Lu Richardson Joins Emilia Clarke in Peacock Spy Thriller Series 'Ponies'". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (4 February 2025). "Adrian Lester & Nicholas Podany Among 5 Cast In Peacock's 'PONIES' Alongside Emilia Clarke". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Ponies Prepares to Start Production in Budapest for Peacock Release". Budapest Reporter. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Espionage Thriller Ponies Expands Cast with Five New Series Regulars". Budapest Reporter. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Leia; Levy, Giana (19 November 2025). "'Ponies' First Look: Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Solve a Cold War Murder in Peacock Series (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved 21 November 2025.