Ana de Armas and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Connelly are currently in negotiations to lead the new spy series Safe Houses, set to debut on Apple TV+. The Ana de Armas Spy Series will adapt the 2018 novel Safe Houses by Dan Fesperman, launching a story that revolves around espionage and conspiracy.
Details About the Safe Houses Adaptation
Safe Houses will consist of eight episodes, with Gideon Raff, known for his work on Homeland, attached as executive producer and showrunner. The show draws from Fesperman’s Claire Saylor novels, beginning with the novel Safe Houses. It centers on two key characters: Sofia Jiménez, portrayed by Ana de Armas, a fugitive secret agent accused of a crime, and Ambassador Elizabeth Winthrop, played by Jennifer Connelly, who investigates the case as the widow of the accused. Their separate inquiries uncover a sprawling conspiracy threatening global stability.
Background on Dan Fesperman’s Work
Dan Fesperman, a former Baltimore Sun reporter, has authored more than a dozen books. Besides Safe Houses, the Claire Saylor series includes the 2021 installment The Cover Wife and 2022’s Winter Work, expanding the espionage universe the series will explore.
Recent Projects of Ana de Armas and Jennifer Connelly
Ana de Armas was last seen in the 2025 John Wick spin-off film Ballerina. She also starred in the 2024 film Eden and the 2023 Apple production Ghosted. Her upcoming projects include the film Sweat. Jennifer Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2001 for A Beautiful Mind. She recently appeared in the 2023 film Bad Behaviour and currently stars in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Dark Matter.
Significance and Expectations for Safe Houses
The collaboration between Ana de Armas and Jennifer Connelly under Gideon Raff’s direction brings high-profile talent to Safe Houses, promising a gripping exploration of intrigue and power struggles. The series is expected to attract fans of espionage drama and literary adaptations, while potentially setting the stage for future installments based on Fesperman’s novels.
