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Published Aug 27, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT

The Undeclared War: Simon Pegg on Real Cyber Threats explores just how much the actor learned about cyberattacks, online disinformation, and GCHQ while making the series.

In this Collider interview, Simon Pegg and Sian Brooke discuss the research and real-world insight behind The Undeclared War, including the show's close relationship with GCHQ advisers. Pegg explains why learning about the frequency and variety of cyber threats was both “educational and terrifying,” and how coordinated social media activity can be used to create discord and divisiveness.

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