Phil Roberts 
The captivating teaser trailer for Citadel: Honey Bunny reveals an exhilarating blend of action and intrigue and unveils the official release date for the highly anticipated new Prime Video series.
The world of Citadel is expanding. Prime Video has unleashed the first teaser trailer for the upcoming new series, CITADEL: HONEY BUNNY. Starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha, the Indian series is directed by Raj & DK and produced by D2R Films. Amazon MGM Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO are bringing the series to the streaming market.
The studio has shared the first trailer for the series, and it looks every bit as enthralling as its predecessor. The one-minute teaser showcases the veritable non-stop action, impeccable performances, and visual scale of the new series. Excitingly, this is a show that will take the audience on a rollercoaster ride when it launches this November. But before we open the classified files, check out the teaser below.
THE SERIES
“We are thrilled to announce the premiere date for the much-awaited Citadel: Honey Bunny today. The Indian series in the world of Citadel blends the charm of the ’90s with an immersive narrative and truly captivating performances by Samantha as Honey, Varun as Bunny, and the entire ensemble cast. The fictional series will take the audience back to the genesis of this international clandestine spy-agency, delving further into its foundation, activities, influence, and rise in the distinctive and sensational signature of Raj & DK that the audience has come to love, enjoy, and admire. The teeming excitement for the series has been palpable amongst super fans of Varun and Samantha and having them participate in this larger-than-life date reveal event is truly a memorable experience for everyone present,” said Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India.
“Citadel: Honey Bunny is a swashbuckling blend of gritty, fast-paced action and compelling drama with exceptional performances. We are excited to introduce Varun as an edgy action hero, and Samantha has upped her action game to the next level. We are also thrilled to have joined with the powerhouse Kay Kay Menon once again and are lucky to have an incredible cast,” stated Raj & DK. “Ever since the series was announced, we have received overwhelming support and anticipation from fans, and that has been truly gratifying. So, it is only natural that we include fans in our date reveal today. The response to the teaser has been very heartening and we believe it is a testament to the dedication of the entire team. We cannot wait for audiences across the world to enjoy one of our most ambitious projects yet!”
EXPANDING THE CITADEL UNIVERSE
The first season of Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, premiered to global success in 2023, becoming Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the U.S., and fourth most-watched worldwide, after 24 days. Executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel and its subsequent action-espionage Original Series traverse the globe, evolving the story of spy agency Citadel and its powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore. Each series born from the world of Citadel stars top local talent and is created, produced and filmed in region—bringing about stylistically unique shows with strong cultural identities rooted in their respective country of origin. The Italian Original, Citadel: Diana, is the second series to debut from the world of Citadel (launching 10th October 2024) and will be followed by India’s series, Citadel: Honey Bunny starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha on 7th November 2024. Season Two of Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will begin production this year, with Joe Russo serving as director.
NEW POSTER
Prime Video has released the enticing new teaser and unveiled the first key art poster for the series. The poster’s simple design effortlessly communicates the complex, multi-layered narratives that viewers can anticipate immersing themselves in when the show debuts this November. Take a look below.
RELEASE
Citadel: Honey Bunny will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India on November 7th. Additionally, the series will stream across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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