Prime Video sets 6 November UK launch for The Assassin season 2 with first trailer
Prime Video has released the first trailer for season 2 of thriller The Assassin, starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, and confirmed a 6 November launch in the UK and Ireland.
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Centre · 2Prime Video has released the first trailer for season 2 of the thriller The Assassin and set a 6 November launch date in the UK and Ireland. DeadlineN “Amazon’s streaming service has released a trailer and pencilled in a November 6 launch date for the show in the UK and Ireland.” Read at Deadline ↗ Digital SpyN “Thriller The Assassin has confirmed a season two release date, with a first trailer to boot.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 1The show also debuts on Stan in Australia on the same day, while Banijay Rights is selling it elsewhere; Deadline said the date for ZDF's launch in Germany wasn't revealed. DeadlineN “The show also debuts on Stan in Australia on the same day, with Banijay Rights selling piecemeal elsewhere. ZDF’s launch in Germany wasn’t revealed.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1Digital Spy reported that all six episodes of the new season will be released on 6 November, just under a month away. Digital SpyN “will return in just under a month, with all six episodes dropping on 6 November.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Centre · 2Keeley Hawes plays retired assassin Julie Green and Freddie Highmore plays her estranged son Edward; the series is written by Harry and Jack Williams. Digital SpyN “focuses on the star's retired assassin Julie Green as her past catches up with her amid a reunion with her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore).” Read at Digital Spy ↗ DeadlineN “Harry and Jack Williams, who both also serve as executive producers, are the writers” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 2In the trailer, Edward's honeymoon with his new wife Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) goes wrong when she is kidnapped, forcing a reluctant reunion with his mother. DeadlineN “when his dream honeymoon with Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) is hijacked and his new wife take hostage.” Read at Deadline ↗ Digital SpyN “his new wife Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) has been kidnapped on their honeymoon, leading to a reluctant re-teaming with his mum.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2The official synopsis says the pair must take on Spain's corrupt underworld, and Deadline describes high-speed car chases, international crime and kidnapping in Spain; filming took place in Malta. Digital SpyN “he must reunite with Julie to take on Spain's corrupt underworld” Read at Digital Spy ↗ DeadlineN “Filming on series 2 took place in Malta.” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 2Devon Terrell returns, and new cast members include Arnaud Bindard (spelled Binard by Digital Spy), Natalia Tena, Boris Van Severen, Jacqueline Boatswain and Monic Hendrickx. DeadlineN “Also returning alongside Hawes, Highmore and Brune-Franklin is Devon Terrell, with Arnaud Bindard, Natalia Tena, Boris Van Severen, Jacqueline Boatswain and Monic Hendrickx joining the cast” Read at Deadline ↗ Digital SpyN “new cast additions include Arnaud Binard, Natalia Tena” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2Two Brothers Pictures produced the show with Banijay Rights, with Terry McDonough directing episodes 1-3 and Sarah O'Gorman episodes 4-6; season 1 streamed in the US on AMC+ and is on Prime Video in the UK. DeadlineN “Terry McDonough, another executive producer – directing episodes 1-3 and Sarah O’Gorman directing episodes 4-6.”“Season 1 of the show streamed in the U.S. on AMC+.” Read at Deadline ↗ Digital SpyN “Season 1 is streaming now on Prime Video.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
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Centre3 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets run an entertainment announcement: trailer, date and plot setup. Deadline adds trade detail on international distribution and production credits; Digital Spy is fan-facing and promotes the show.
- Emphasis
- Deadline: territories, distributors, crew. Digital Spy: the premise, trailer banter, cast and its own five-star season 1 review.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Deadline omits the synopsis and any review; Digital Spy omits international distribution and crew credits.
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- “hit thriller”“gutsy take on the genre”
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“In Digital Spy's five-star review of the first season, we said it was a "gutsy take on the genre"” — Digital Spy
“Banijay Rights selling piecemeal elsewhere” — Deadline
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Season 2 launches on 6 November on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland.
- Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore star, with Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell returning.
- The trailer shows Edward's honeymoon with Kayla going wrong and a reluctant reunion with his mother Julie.
North America1 outlet
Deadline covers it as industry news, with international rights and production details.
“Two Brothers Pictures produced the show for Prime Video UK and Ireland, ZDF in Germany and Stan in Australia” — Deadline
Deadline
UK and Ireland2 outlets
Digital Spy treats it as a viewer-facing release announcement, pitching the show to fans.
“Fans won't have too long to wait.” — Digital Spy
Digital Spy, Radio Times
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Centre3 articles
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Prime Video Thriller ‘The Assassin’ Gets Season 2 Trailer And Launch Date In UK, Ireland & Australia
Neutral Trade-press report on the trailer and launch dates, focused on distribution and production credits.
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Keeley Hawes' hit thriller The Assassin confirms season 2 release date with first-look trailer
Sympathetic Fan-oriented announcement praising the series and quoting its own earlier five-star review.
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Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 8 Oct 15:34 First DeadlineN Prime Video Thriller ‘The Assassin’ Gets Season 2 Trailer And Launch Date In UK, Ireland & Australia
- 8 Oct 15:39 +5m Digital SpyN Keeley Hawes' hit thriller The Assassin confirms season 2 release date with first-look trailer
- 8 Oct 16:19 +45m Radio TimesN The Assassin season 2 release date confirmed as first-look trailer unveiled with Keeley Hawes
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