‘Prisoner’ remake: The truth is out there

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So they’re remaking ’60s Kafka-esque cult-classic show The Prisoner. I’m not sure why casting is such a big issue—there’s really only one choice for Patrick McGoohan’s lead role of No. 6, a former goverment agent with priceless secrets in his head. That would be David Duchovny of X Files fame. His presence would provide star power, crossover buzz and maximum geek appeal. Among those playing the Prisoner’s authoritarian and ultra-conformist tormentors (always known as No.

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