undercover

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Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Pedro Pascal took his “Star Wars” character to the streets on Saturday, going undercover as the Mandalorian to surprise Disneyland guests aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

On the other hand, these aggregators are bringing news stories to audiences who might not be getting them elsewhere – some of the undercover voters wouldn't otherwise be seeing much about politics.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In March, an undercover agent contacted one of the participants to ask about the iRobot deal and other trades, pretending to be a securities regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

One day that September, the undercover operative who was pretending to be an insurance salesman stopped at a filling station in Fairfax and struck up a conversation with a woman working there.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann