Lizzy Caplan Boards FX's 'Far Cry' Anthology; Co-Creator Rob Mac to Also Appear Onscreen

Lizzy Caplan has joined the cast of FX's upcoming anthology series "Far Cry," based on the Ubisoft video game franchise, according to both Deadline and Variety. The series is created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with Mac also starring alongside Caplan in the debut season.

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Character details for Caplan remain under wraps, but the show's anthology format has been confirmed. As Deadline reports, each season will be "set in a new location with a new cast." :: Deadline That structure echoes the video game series, which often shifts protagonists and environments from one installment to the next.

Caplan is no stranger to FX, having previously appeared in "Fleishman Is In Trouble," a role that earned her an Emmy nomination, per Variety. She also recently starred in Netflix's "Zero Day," Deadline noted. Her casting brings a familiar face to a project that is still in early development.

Rob Mac, who co-created the series with Hawley, will also appear on screen, though his character details are similarly undisclosed. The series was first reported in November 2025, according to Variety, which noted that the show "will follow an anthology format similar to the video game franchise." :: Variety This approach suggests each season could adapt a different game from the long-running series.

With production details scarce and no release date announced, fans of both Caplan and the Far Cry franchise will be watching for further casting news and plot revelations.