The Copenhagen Test: The World of Spies and Future Technologies
29 december 2025 в 00:37
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The series «Copenhagen Test» immerses viewers in a world of the near future, where the interests of intelligence agencies, surveillance technologies, and personal identity intersect. The creator, writer, and showrunner of the project is Thomas Brendan, while Jennifer Yale serves as co-producer and executive producer.
The lead role in the series is played by Simu Liu, who is also an executive producer. The plot centers around an intelligence analyst whose reality begins to unravel when powerful forces gain access to his mind. The series explores themes of surveillance, trust, and human connections in a world where privacy is increasingly vulnerable.
«On one hand, I was drawn to the idea and world-building related to themes of surveillance and technology», - Liu shared with Deadline, explaining what attracted him to the role. «Many of these themes are very relevant today. I really appreciate Thomas’s approach to this world, which is just five minutes away from our future».
The series, now available on Peacock, also features Melissa Barrera and a host of familiar faces.
Continue reading to get acquainted with the full cast of «Copenhagen Test».
Liu plays Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst whose brain is secretly hacked, forcing him to navigate a world where nothing—neither work, relationships, nor his sense of self—can be trusted.
Liu is best known for his roles in Marvel’s «Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings», - as well as in «Barbie» (2023) and the popular sitcom «Kim's Convenience».
Barrera portrays Michelle, a mysterious operative from the «Orphanage», - whose presence blurs the lines between ally, romantic partner, and potential threat to Hale.
Barrera caught the audience’s attention with her roles in «In the Heights», - the «Scream» franchise (Scream and Scream VI), and the Netflix series «Stay Afloat».
Sinclair Daniel plays Parker, a key analyst from the «Orphanage», - who becomes crucial to understanding what is really happening with Alexander’s fractured reality.
Daniel is known for her work in the series «The Other Black Girl» and the horror film «Evil Dead: The Red Door».
Brian D’Arcy James plays Peter Moira, the operations director of the «Orphanage» and Alexander’s boss.
James is a Broadway and film veteran, with a filmography that includes «Light in the Window», - «13 Reasons Why», - «West Side Story» (2021), and the Broadway musical «Shrek».
Mark O’Brien plays Cobb, a colleague and rival whose distrust of Alexander complicates the search for the hacker.
O’Brien has appeared in series such as «City on a Hill», - and in films like «Ready or Not» and «Nuremberg» (2025).
Kathleen Chalfant portrays St. George, the enigmatic and tough head of the «Orphanage», - whose presence significantly influences the agency’s response to the information leak.
Chalfant is an acclaimed actress in theater and film, known for her work in «Smart People», - «Law & Order», - «The Affair», - and her award-winning theater career
The series «Copenhagen Test» immerses viewers in a world of the near future, where the interests of intelligence agencies, surveillance technologies, and personal identity intersect. The creator, writer, and showrunner of the project is Thomas Brendan, while Jennifer Yale serves as co-producer and executive producer.
The lead role in the series is played by Simu Liu, who is also an executive producer. The plot centers around an intelligence analyst whose reality begins to unravel when powerful forces gain access to his mind. The series explores themes of surveillance, trust, and human connections in a world where privacy is increasingly vulnerable.
«On one hand, I was drawn to the idea and world-building related to themes of surveillance and technology», - Liu shared with Deadline, explaining what attracted him to the role. «Many of these themes are very relevant today. I really appreciate Thomas’s approach to this world, which is just five minutes away from our future».
The series, now available on Peacock, also features Melissa Barrera and a host of familiar faces.
Continue reading to get acquainted with the full cast of «Copenhagen Test».
Liu plays Alexander Hale, a first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst whose brain is secretly hacked, forcing him to navigate a world where nothing—neither work, relationships, nor his sense of self—can be trusted.
Liu is best known for his roles in Marvel’s «Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings», - as well as in «Barbie» (2023) and the popular sitcom «Kim's Convenience».
Barrera portrays Michelle, a mysterious operative from the «Orphanage», - whose presence blurs the lines between ally, romantic partner, and potential threat to Hale.
Barrera caught the audience’s attention with her roles in «In the Heights», - the «Scream» franchise (Scream and Scream VI), and the Netflix series «Stay Afloat».
Sinclair Daniel plays Parker, a key analyst from the «Orphanage», - who becomes crucial to understanding what is really happening with Alexander’s fractured reality.
Daniel is known for her work in the series «The Other Black Girl» and the horror film «Evil Dead: The Red Door».
Brian D’Arcy James plays Peter Moira, the operations director of the «Orphanage» and Alexander’s boss.
James is a Broadway and film veteran, with a filmography that includes «Light in the Window», - «13 Reasons Why», - «West Side Story» (2021), and the Broadway musical «Shrek».
Mark O’Brien plays Cobb, a colleague and rival whose distrust of Alexander complicates the search for the hacker.
O’Brien has appeared in series such as «City on a Hill», - and in films like «Ready or Not» and «Nuremberg» (2025).
Kathleen Chalfant portrays St. George, the enigmatic and tough head of the «Orphanage», - whose presence significantly influences the agency’s response to the information leak.
Chalfant is an acclaimed actress in theater and film, known for her work in «Smart People», - «Law & Order», - «The Affair», - and her award-winning theater career
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