Hugh Dancy Joins Hulu's New Series 'The Way'

The 'Hannibal' actor joins Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan as he is tapped to play a cult leader on the upcoming series.

August 5, 2015

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Hugh Dancy lands a key role on Hulu's new drama series "The Way" after "Hannibal" came to an end. The actor is cast to play a charismatic cult leader Cal Roberts. He joins previously-confirmed cast members, Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan.

Cal is entangled in a complicated relationship with two other members of his controversial movement, Sarah (Monaghan) and her conflicted husband Eddie (Paul). He will also battle personal demons and bold ambition as he strives to take the organization into its next generation.

Hulu has ordered 10 episodes for the new series. It is scheduled to film in New York this September for 2016 premiere.

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"Hannibal" was canceled by NBC earlier this year after three seasons. Showrunner Bryan Fuller previously teased that the psychological thriller was now completely off the table. He claimed several networks were interested in saving the show but no announcement has been made so far.

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