Prime Video will launch writing duo Harry and Jack Williams’ brand new drama series The Assassin in the UK & Ireland. The series is produced by award-winning production company Two Brothers Pictures (The Tourist, Boat Story, Fleabag) in association with ZDF who is the German co-production partner, All3Media International, and Stan in Australia.
Starring in the 6×60” series, is Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Scoop), Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), who each serve as Executive Producers, with Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Tourist, Baby Reindeer), Gina Gershon (Riverdale, New Amsterdam), Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Pirates of the Caribbean), Alan Dale (Dynasty, Lost) Gerald Kyd (The Swarm, The Split), Devon Terrell (Totally Completely Fine, Cursed), Richard Dormer (Blue Lights, Game of Thrones) and David Dencik (The Ipcress File, No Time To Die). Further cast will be announced in due course.
Secluded on a remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) has a somewhat thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward (Freddie Highmore), visiting from England. Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.
Edward’s quest for truth clashes with Julie’s secrecy whilst they are forced to work together in a fight for survival, testing their dysfunctional relationship to its limits. Amid uncovering a dark conspiracy they believe to be their only threat, a greater danger emerges that will destroy their relationship entirely. In a race against time, Julie fights to save Edward and salvage their relationship as past and present collide in a showdown across the globe…
Sarah Hammond, Executive Producer for Two Brothers Pictures said: “We’re ecstatic that filming has begun on our exciting new Two Brothers Pictures thriller in Greece, where we’re shooting across some fantastic locations. We’re delighted to be working with the unparalleled talents of Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore along with our wonderful production team to bring this brand-new series – full of twists, turns, action and humour – to screens around the world.”
Hannah Blyth, Head of TV for Prime Video, added: “From the moment Harry and Jack shared their vision for The Assassin, we knew that it would resonate perfectly with our audience. It’s been a true pleasure to watch their scripts come to life with our fantastic cast, led by Keeley and Freddie. The Assassin promises to deliver a high-stakes thriller with a dynamic mother-son relationship at its core, packed with twists and turns that will keep our audience hooked from start to finish. We can’t wait for our customers to immerse themselves in this gripping new series.”
The Assassin is a Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media company) production for Prime Video, in association with All3Media International, ZDF and Stan. The 6×60 drama has been written and created by Harry and Jack Williams (The Tourist, Boat Story, The Missing) with Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve, Sweetpea), Hamish Wright (Significant Other) – who serve as executive producers – and Selina Lim (Sex Education) also writing. Sarah Hammond (The Tourist, Boat Story) and Daisy Mount (Wilderness, The Rig) serve as executive producers for Two Brothers Pictures, and Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore also serving as executive producers. Nige Watson (One Day) is producer with Lisa Mulcahy (The Tourist) directing episodes 1-3 and Daniel Nettheim (The Tourist) directing episodes 4-6. Kelly Valentine Hendry (Bridgerton) and Jessica Mescall (Mary & George) serve as casting directors. Faliro House Productions are the Greek service company.
