Prime Video has announced that critically acclaimed thriller, The Assassin, written by award-winning duo Harry and Jack Williams and produced by Two Brothers Pictures (The Tourist, Fleabag, Boat Story) in association with All3Media International, will return for a second series and production will commence later this year. The first series is also available on Prime Video in the UK.
Keeley Hawes (Miss Austen, The Bodyguard) will reprise the role of Julie, a former assassin whose quiet life on an idyllic Greek island was disrupted in series one when her son, Edward (Freddie Highmore – The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), arrived seeking answers around his paternity. Highmore also returns as Edward, who 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, Edward’s tenacious and savvy fiancée, while Devon Terrell (It’s What’s Inside, Barry) returns as Ezra, Kayla’s unpredictable and power-driven brother. Further casting details will be announced in due course.
Watch the trailer for season one, available to stream now, in the player below:
The second series picks up after Edward and Julie have returned from a disastrous trip to Northern Europe, where they find themselves estranged once again following a mysterious fall-out 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?
“I can’t wait to step back into Julie’s world” says Hawes. “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!”
“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!” adds Highmore. “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.”
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 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.
