Deadline reports that Veep actor Tony Hale has landed one of the leading roles in Hulu’s adventure drama series The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Illustrated by Carson Ellis, it was followed by three installments titled The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma and the prequel novel The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.
The Mysterious Benedict Society will follow the story of four gifted orphans who are recruited by a eccentric, benefactor to go on a secret mission.
The two-time Emmy winner will play two roles — that of Mr. Benedict and his twin brother Mr. Curtain.