Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore return. They are joined by Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell in season two of Prime Video’s The Assassin.
Prime Video has confirmed that the critically acclaimed thriller, The Assassin, was written by the award-winning duo Harry and Jack Williams. It was produced by Two Brothers Pictures (The Tourist, Fleabag, Boat Story) in association with All3Media International. The series will return for a second run, and production will commence later this year. Additionally, the first series is also available on Prime Video in the UK.
Keeley Hawes (Miss Austen, The Bodyguard) will reprise the role of Julie. Julie is a former assassin whose quiet life on an idyllic Greek island was disrupted in series one. This happened when her son, Edward (Freddie Highmore – The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), arrived seeking answers about his paternity. Highmore also returns as Edward. Edward was forced to confront some shocking truths and discover his own resilience and courage. Shalom Brune-Franklin (Baby Reindeer, The Girlfriend) reprises her role as Kayla. Kayla is Edward’s tenacious and savvy fiancée. Meanwhile, Devon Terrell (Its Whats Inside, Barry) returns as Ezra. Ezra is Kayla’s unpredictable and power-driven brother. Further casting details will be announced in due course.
SEASON TWO
The second series picks up after Edward and Julie return from a disastrous trip to Northern Europe, where they find themselves estranged once again following a mysterious fallout no one is willing to discuss. Julie’s days as an assassin are far from behind her as she has slipped back to her old ways, whilst navigating something just as perilous… the dating scene. When Edward’s honeymoon doesn’t go quite as planned, he must reunite with Julie to take on Spain’s corrupt underworld, but can they survive the job and mend the rift that tore them apart?
KEELEY HAWES
Keeley Hawes: “I can’t wait to step back into Julie’s world. To reunite with Freddie and our extraordinary cast, and to dive deeper into Julie’s life and her complicated relationship with Edward, is a privilege. There is so much more to uncover, and audiences are in for a treat!”
FREDDIE HIGHMORE
Freddie Highmore: “What fun it’ll be to get the gang back together – I can’t wait to be reunited with so many of the cast and crew! Harry and Jack have cooked up another spectacular adventure, and I feel so lucky to have the brilliant Keeley as a sparring partner once again.”
DAISY MOUNT AND ALEX MERCER
Daisy Mount and Alex Mercer, Executive Producers for Two Brothers, add:
“Reuniting with Keeley, Freddie, Shalom, and Devon is a real privilege as we dive back into the world of The Assassin – of course, we couldn’t leave them sailing off into the sunset in blissful harmony! The second season is full of twists, turns and thrilling unpredictability – just like the characters at the centre of it.”
MAARTJE HORCHNER
All3Media International’s Maartje Horchner, EVP Content, notes:
“We’re delighted that this fabulously stylish and witty thriller, so well received globally, is returning. The cast really made the characters their own – and Jack and Harry’s second series takes them on a hugely engaging journey that we know audiences will find entertaining.”
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Assassin season two is a Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media company) production, in association with All3Media International. The 6 x 60 drama has been written and created by Harry and Jack Williams, who will both also serve as Executive Producers, with Sarah Hammond, Alex Mercer and Daisy Mount serving as executive producers for Two Brothers Pictures, and Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore also serving as executive producers. John Griffin is the producer, with Terry McDonough, who also serves as an executive producer, directing episodes 1-3 and Sarah O’Gorman directing episodes 4-6. Jessica Mescall serves as casting director. Halo Pictures are the Maltese service company.
The Assassin season two will take aim on Prime Video at a later date.
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