The Assassin returning to Prime Video for a second series

Julie and newlywed Edward reunite to battle Spain’s corrupt underworld.

Prime Video has confirmed that Harry and Jack Williams' thriller, The Assassin, wil be returning for a second series, with Keeley Hawes reprising the role of Julie, a former assassin whose quiet life on an idyllic Greek island was disrupted in series one when her son, Edward, arrived seeking answers about his paternity.

Freddie Highmore will also return as Edward for series two, who was forced to confront some shocking truths and discover his own resilience and courage. Shalom Brune-Franklin returns as Kayla, Edward’s tenacious and savvy fiancée, while Devon Terrell returns as Ezra, Kayla’s unpredictable and power-driven brother. Further casting details will be announced in due course.

Series two 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?

On returning to The Assassin, Keeley Hawes said "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!"

To which Freddie Highmore added "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."

Written by Harry and Jack Williams, The Assassin is produced by Two Brothers Pictures in association with All3Media International, directed by Terry McDonough (episodes 1-3) and Sarah O'Gorman (episodes 4-6), produced by John Griffin and with Jessica Mescall as casting director.

The upcoming six-part series will be executive produced by Harry and Jack Williams, Sarah Hammond, Alex Mercer, Daisy Mount, Terry McDonough, Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.

On The Assassin returning, Daisy Mount and Alex Mercer, Executive Producers for Two Brothers said "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."

To which All3Media International’s Maartje Horchner, EVP Content added "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.”

The Assassin will return to Prime Video