The Diplomat
As of April 28, 2026, The Diplomat is a series that has completed production. The production companies attached are Production Office, Netflix and Julie Schubert Casting. Attached are casting director Julie Schubert; director Simon Cellan Jones; writer Debora Cahn; producer Janice Williams; line producer Daniel Toland; and production manager Katie Player. Cast includes Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell and Ali Ahn. It was scheduled to start shooting in London, England in April 2022. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
In the political thriller drama, in the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Simon Cellan Jones |
| 1st AD | Steve Robinson |
Writing
| Writer | Debora Cahn |
Production Management
| Production Manager | Katie Player |
Casting
| Casting Director | Julie Schubert |
Cast
| Cast | Keri Russell |
| Cast | Rufus Sewell |
| Cast | Ali Ahn |
Production
| Producer | Janice Williams |
| Line Producer | Daniel Toland |
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