The Old Man is an action drama series adapted from the novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. The second season of this series with Jeff Bridges is available on Disney +.
You know the story: a former CIA agent must, despite himself, return to service and confront his dark past. Yes, but… The Old Man is adapted from a bestseller by Thomas Perry praised by Stephen King, nominated for the 2023 Golden Globes and worn by Jeff Bridges. And above all, The Old Man juggles between geopolitical news and universal themes with finesse.
At the helm of this series, we find Jon Watt, a director accustomed to action films since he notably directed the Spider-Man trilogy led by Tom Holland: Spider-Man Homecoming, Spider-Man Far from home And Spider-Man No way home. Season 1 of The Old Man has been available on Disney+ in France since September 22, 2022, while season 2 has been available since November 6, 2024.
What is the synopsis of The Old Man ?
Former CIA agent, Dan Chase is a veteran who fought in Vietnam and Afghanistan. He is forced to exile himself away from the world after killing a man who tried to break into his home. But Chase’s past catches up with him and his hideout risks being discovered when Harold Harper, the vice director of the CIA’s counter-espionage division, sets out in pursuit. His goal? Eliminate Chase, whose dark past compromises Harper. To help him, the vice director hires FBI agent Angela Adamans and Julian Carson… A hitman.
What casting for The Old Man ?
- Jeff Bridges: Dan Chase
- John Lithgow: Harold Harper
- EJ Bonilla: Raymond Waters
- Alia Shawkat: Angela Adams
- Gbenga Akinnagbe: Julian Carson
- Amy Brenneman: Zoe McDonald
- Navid Negahban: Faraz Hamzad
- Jacqueline Antaramian: Khadija
Where to watch the series The Old Man streaming?
The first and second seasons of The Old Man are available in streaming on the Disney+ platform. The 7 episodes of season 1 have been broadcast since September 28, 2022, while viewers can watch season 2 since November 6, 2024. To discover this Golden Globe-nominated series, you can subscribe to the Disney ++ platform from 5.99 euros per month (subscription with advertisements), 8.99 euros per month (standard subscription) and 11.99 euros per month (premium subscription).