The quiet life didn’t last — and neither did the silence around The Assassin.
Prime Video has officially greenlit Season 2 of the thriller series, with production set to begin later this year. After months of speculation about development, the show is now moving forward at full speed.
Created and written by Harry Williams and Jack Williams, the drama will bring back its core cast — and plenty of unresolved tension.
Keeley Hawes Returns as Julie
Keeley Hawes reprises her role as Julie, the former assassin whose peaceful existence on a Greek island was shattered in Season 1 when her son Edward arrived searching for answers about his father.
Joining her again is Freddie Highmore, who plays Edward. Also returning are Shalom Brune-Franklin as Kayla, Edward’s sharp and determined fiancée, and Devon Terrell as Ezra, Kayla’s unpredictable brother.
The emotional and explosive mix that defined Season 1 clearly isn’t done yet.
What Season 2 Will Explore
The new season reportedly picks up after Julie and Edward return from a disastrous trip somewhere in Northern Europe. The fallout from that journey leaves them estranged.
Julie, meanwhile, hasn’t exactly retired from her lethal past. She slips back into her assassin lifestyle — and, surprisingly, even attempts to navigate the dating world.
Edward’s honeymoon plans also take an unexpected turn, forcing him to reconnect with Julie. Together, they find themselves entangled in Spain’s corrupt underworld, testing both their skills and their fractured relationship.
In short: more danger, more family drama, and far higher emotional stakes.
The Cast Reacts
Keeley Hawes said she’s excited to step back into Julie’s world and explore the complicated dynamic between mother and son.
Freddie Highmore echoed that sentiment, calling the upcoming season another “spectacular adventure” crafted by the Williams brothers and expressing enthusiasm about reuniting with the cast and crew.
Producers from Two Brothers Pictures — the company behind hits like Fleabag — have teased that Season 2 will be filled with twists and unpredictable turns.
Where the Series Stands Globally
In North America, Season 1 streams on AMC+ in the U.S., while in Canada it airs on Crave and CTV. Internationally, the show has secured deals with platforms including HBO Max in France, Mediaset in Spain, and Stan in Australia, with All3Media International handling sales.
Final Words
The Assassin didn’t sail off into a peaceful sunset — and fans probably wouldn’t have wanted it to.
With Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore back at the center of a fractured yet magnetic partnership, Season 2 promises to deepen the emotional stakes while dialing up the danger.
Julie’s past is clearly not done with her. And neither is the story.
