The Assassin (TV series)

The Assassin is an upcoming crime thriller television series created by Harry and Jack Williams and starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, for Amazon Prime Video.

The Assassin
GenreCrime thriller
Created byHarry and Jack Williams
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Germany
Australia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersKeeley Hawes
Freddie Highmore
Sarah Hammond
Production company
  • Two Brothers Productions
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

Premise

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A retired assassin living in Greece is reunited with her estranged son who is seeking answers about his father and his mother’s past. However, both find themselves in danger when the assassin's past catches up with her.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The six-part series is created by Harry and Jack Williams and produced by Two Brothers Pictures in association with German company ZDF, All3Media International, and Stan in Australia. Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore star, and executive produce. [2] Executive producers also include Sarah Hammond. Cast members also include Jack Davenport, Richard Dormer and Gina Gershon.[3]

The series began filming in Greece in August 2024.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Cormack, Morgan (22 August 2024). "Bodyguard's Keeley Hawes to lead thriller from The Tourist creators". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  2. ^ Ntim, Zac (22 August 2024). "'Bodyguard' Star Keeley Hawes And 'Bates Motel' Actor Freddie Highmore To Lead Thriller 'The Assassin' Set At Amazon Prime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. ^ Anderton, Joe (22 August 2024). "Keeley Hawes to lead cast of new thriller from team behind The Tourist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  4. ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (22 August 2024). "Prime Video's The Assassin starring Keeley Hawes begins production in Greece". KFTV.com. Media Business Insight.
  5. ^ Ford, Lily (22 August 2024). "Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore Lead Amazon's 'The Assassin' as Filming Starts in Greece". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
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