Hollywood and the CIA have a weirdly cozy relationship—like two neighbors who keep borrowing each other’s tools. Spooks consult on films, filmmakers shape spy narratives, and insiders hop between Langley and L.A. It’s less about who’s copying whom and more about a shared storytelling ecosystem where fiction and intelligence work blur.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just trivia—it’s about how pop culture and real-world spycraft feed each other. The stories we watch influence public perception of intelligence work, while the CIA leans on Hollywood to polish its image. It’s a reminder that entertainment isn’t just escapism; sometimes, it’s a quiet player in the game of soft power.