Idris Elba
Apple orders second season of “Hijack”.
Apple TV+ has confirmed that there will be a second season of “Hijack” starring Idris Elba.
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“Hijack” keeps the tension high – a second time. Apple TV+ has confirmed that there will be a second season starring Idris Elba.
“Hijack”, the second: Apple TV+ has another season of the thriller series Idris Elba (51) commissioned. The streaming service announced this on Tuesday. The Emmy nominee will once again serve as lead actor and executive producer. The series creators George Kay (“Lupin”) and Jim Field Smith (44, “Criminal”) are also on board again.
Elba was overwhelmed by “the incredible audience response after the first season,” says the press release. And further: “It is top secret what situation Sam Nelson will find himself in this time, but I can assure you that we will keep the tension high again.”
First season: excitement in real time
In the first season of the British miniseries, Elba played professional negotiator Sam Nelson, who uses his negotiating skills to try to stop a plane hijacking. A special highlight of the seven episodes was the real-time storytelling.
According to Apple TV+, the series was one of the streaming provider’s top titles. “Global audiences loved Idris’ captivating performance in ‘Hijack,’ and we’re thrilled to be working with 60Forty and Idiotlamp again on an equally compelling second season,” said Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe for Apple TV+ Press release quoted.