When you first hear that Hugh Laurie is returning to the screen, your heart skips a beat. For millions of viewers around the world, he will always be House, M.D. — the genius with a broken leg, a ruined temper, and eyes that held just a bit more pain than anyone liked to admit. But this time, it’s different. Laurie isn’t saving lives anymore — he just might be taking them.
A New Role: Not a Doctor, but a Criminal
Apple TV is launching a new series, The Wanted Man, and Laurie isn’t playing a doctor in it. His character, Felix Carmichael, is the head of a powerful criminal syndicate. He ruled his empire for twenty years — until he landed behind bars. But the real nightmare doesn’t begin with his arrest, it begins with the realization that he was betrayed by his own people. And Carmichael decides to escape. To take revenge.
It’s the perfect role for Laurie. Tired, bitter, internally burnt out, yet still dangerous. His Felix might just be House’s older brother who chose the darker path. And, honestly, that’s terrifyingly exciting.
Strong Team, Tight-Lipped Plot
The show is helmed by George Kay, writer of Lupin and Killing Eve — a promising sign of sharpness and style. The cast is just as strong: Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, Gina McKee — each one capable of adding weight and nuance.
Plot details remain under wraps, but one logline is enough: a betrayed crime boss, an escape, a manhunt. And at the centre of it all — Laurie, who, if he chooses to burn it all down, will surely do so with flair and precision.
Waiting With Anticipation
No release date has been announced yet, but anticipation is already mounting. Because if House taught us anything, it’s this: the most interesting stories begin exactly where no one is looking.
