Treadstone (TV Series 2019)

About Treadstone

Treadstone is a thrilling 2019 TV series from USA Network, which operates within the universe of the Jason Bourne novels penned by Robert Ludlum. The show, developed by Tim Kring, delves into the origin story and present actions of Operation Treadstone, a covert CIA black ops program that uses behavior modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly superhuman assassins.

Making / Production

Produced by The Universal Cable Productions, Ben Smith and Jeffrey Weiner were Executive Producers through Captivate, which handles the Ludlum estate. The show is a spin-off series of the Bourne film series which takes place in the same universe.

Actors

• Jeremy Irvine as J. Randolph Bentley: A highly skilled CIA operative, Irvine portrays his character with an intense, high-energy performance.
• Brian J. Smith as Doug McKenna: Smith brings a grounded, everyman quality to his role, reflecting his character’s origins as an offshore oil rig worker.
• Omar Metwally as Mr. Edwards: Metwally's portrayal of Edwards offers a more traditional, stoic secret agent character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was announced in August 2018 and it directly ties into the Jason Bourne universe, but does not feature the character itself.
• Treadstone is a spinoff from the Bourne series and focuses on the fictional CIA black operation, Operation Treadstone, which was a major part of the original franchise.

Music, Soundtrack

• The score of Treadstone was composed by Jeff Russo, known for his work in Fargo and Star Trek shows, manages to create a unique sound palette that fits the show's intense, action-oriented nature.