Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, Da Vinci’s Demons, following its recent record-setting first season debut on STARZ on April 12. The network says more than 2.14 million total viewers tune in, making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a STARZ Original.

Production of season two of Da Vinci’s Demons is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on STARZ in 2014.

The historical fantasy created by David S. Goyer and produced by Adjacent Productions, follows the ‘untold’ story of the world’s greatest genius, Leonardo da Vinci, during his turbulent youth in Renaissance Florence. 

“‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ serves up action, adventure and history in a unique and highly entertaining way that only someone like David S. Goyer can,” said Albrecht. “The first season premiered to strong audience engagement and we are excited to bring the next chapter of Leonardo da Vinci ‘s adventures to audiences around the world.”

Jane Tranter, Executive Producer of Da Vinci’s Demons and Head of Adjacent Productions, commented, “‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ has been a great passion project for us and it has been a privilege to work with Chris, Carmi and their terrific team at Starz, and with the creative vision of David S. Goyer. We’re excited to continue this journey for another season and to bring the genius, passion and adventure of Goyer’s Leonardo da Vinci to viewers around the world.”

Outside of the U.S. and English-speaking Canada, Da Vinci’s Demons is distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Fox International Channels (FIC) acquired the first season of the series and premiered it to audiences in 120 countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa following Starz’s exclusive premiere in the U.S. on April 12.