Keri Russell looks chic as she arrives at the Today studios in New York to promote The Diplomat

Keri Russell is back in the spy game in her latest series.

In The Diplomat, the 47-year-old stars as the US ambassador to Britain, trying to avoid an international crisis.

The multiple Emmy nominee looked chic in a beige and brown long-sleeved print top with an even longer tie. when she arrived at the Today studios in New York Friday.

The Californian beauty paired the top with a gray midi skirt with slits at the front and back, showing off her toned legs.

Keri wore beige high heel Mary Janes with a large gold buckle.

Stylish: Keri Russell, 47, looked classy as she arrived at the Today studios in New York on Friday to promote her latest project, The Diplomat

She styled her long, brown hair in loose, straight layers and added a pop of color via a bold red lip.

The actress, who spent five seasons on the FX thriller The Americans as a Russian undercover agent during the Cold War, gushed when she told 51-year-old Savannah Guthrie about the new project.

“It was so well written,” she said.

“I certainly wasn’t shopping for a new show. I have a very full life at home. I have three children at home, they still go to school, and I just couldn’t stop.’

The Netflix series had her filming in London for seven months, and the whole family came with her.

‘As soon as school was out, everyone came. But it was great because Matthew’s is Welsh,” she said referring to her husband and The Americans co-star Mathew Rhys, 48.

The actress shares 15-year-old River and 11-year-old Willa with her ex-husband Shane Dreary. Matthew and Keri are the parents of six-year-old Sam.

“We’ve seen his whole family. You know, they went to farms in Wales…it all worked out in the end.”

Chic: Keri looked chic in a beige and brown long sleeve print top with an even longer tie.  The California beauty paired the top with a gray midi skirt with slits in the front and back, and high heel beige Mary Janes with a big gold buckle, which gave a peak to her toned legs.

Chic: Keri looked chic in a beige and brown long sleeve print top with an even longer tie. The California beauty paired the top with a gray midi skirt with slits in the front and back, and high heel beige Mary Janes with a big gold buckle, which gave a peak to her toned legs.

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Pop of color: She styled her long, brown hair in loose, straight layers and added a pop of color via a bold red lip.  The actress put on dark sunglasses in the early morning sun

Not looking: Keri revealed that she wasn't looking for another show when she got the chance to star in The Diplomat.

Pop of color: She styled her long, brown hair in loose, straight layers and added a pop of color via a bold red lip. The actress put on dark sunglasses in the early morning sun

Gushed: The actress, who spent five seasons on the FX thriller The Americans as a Russian undercover agent during the Cold War, gushed when she told Savannah Guthrie, 51, about the new project

Gushed: The actress, who spent five seasons on the FX thriller The Americans as a Russian undercover agent during the Cold War, gushed when she told Savannah Guthrie, 51, about the new project

Family time: Next, Keri was pictured enjoying a late lunch with partner Matthew Rhys, 48, and family at Balthazar restaurant

Family time: Next, Keri was pictured enjoying a late lunch with partner Matthew Rhys, 48, and family at Balthazar restaurant

Parents: The actress shares 15-year-old River and 11-year-old Willa with her ex-husband Shane Dreary.  Matthew and Keri are the parents of six-year-old Sam

Parents: The actress shares 15-year-old River and 11-year-old Willa with her ex-husband Shane Dreary. Matthew and Keri are the parents of six-year-old Sam

Casual Cool: Rhys looked casual cool in a gray tee, jeans and sandals

Casual Cool: Rhys looked casual cool in a gray tee, jeans and sandals

Keri stars alongside Rufus Sewell, 55, who plays her husband.

He is a former US ambassador who has a hard time remembering that he is no longer in charge. The situation becomes tense as Keri’s Kate tries to keep the peace at home and abroad.

The eight-episode Netflix series was created by former The West Wing and Homeland writer Deborah Cahn.

There’s action and humor in the show, which the lead actress says makes for a slow burn as the story unfolds.

“Things take a minute, and that’s the gift of these limited series shows. You have one minute to grow and set the tone.’

The Diplomat will debut on April 20, with all episodes available.

After her interview, Keri was photographed having a late lunch with Matthew and family at the Balthazar restaurant.

Excitement: Keri stars alongside Rufus Sewell, 55, who plays her husband.  He is a former US ambassador who has a hard time remembering that he is no longer in charge

Tension: The situation becomes tense as Keri's Kate tries to keep the peace at home and abroad

Excitement: Keri stars alongside Rufus Sewell, 55, who plays her husband. He is a former US ambassador who has a hard time remembering that he is no longer in charge. The situation becomes tense as Keri’s Kate tries to keep the peace at home and abroad.

Humor: There's action and humor in the show, which the lead actress says helps create a slow burn as the story unfolds.  “Things take a minute, and that's the gift of these limited series shows.  You have a minute to grow and find the tone'

Humor: There’s action and humor in the show, which the lead actress says helps create a slow burn as the story unfolds. “Things take a minute, and that’s the gift of these limited series shows. You have a minute to grow and find the tone’

Debut: The Diplomat will be available on Netflix from April 20, with all episodes available

Debut: The Diplomat will be available on Netflix from April 20, with all episodes available