IC INTERACTIONS WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06946116
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: July 13, 2023
• Document Release Date: May 10, 2022
• Case Number: F-2019-01948
• Publication Date: October 26, 2018

Approved for Release: 2022/05/06 C06946116
IC Interactions with the Entertainment Industry
Date(s) of the
engagement
26-Oct48
A description of the
nature and duration of
the engagement
First contact with producer from
television series Designated
Survivor, who approached OPA
as their show added a CIA
character. Based on similar
interactions with the FBI and
Secret Service in the past, they
were interested in portraying
the Agency accurately. Regular
contact answering the
production's questions over the
course of several months.
Cost incurred by the U.S.
Government for the engagement
Describe the benefits to the U.S. Government for
the engagement
Promoting an accurate portrayal of CIA and debunking myths.
Was any information
declassified, and was
classified information
improperly disclosed
engagement
No
any
for the
A description of the work produced through the engagement
Season three of Designated Survivor.
Approved for Release: 2022/05/06 C06946116