David Farnor | On 17, Jun 2020

Hanna is back for Season 2 this July and a new trailer gives us our first look at the show’s return.

Based on Joe Wright’s acclaimed 2011 film – and written by David Farr (The Night Manager), who co-wrote the original feature – it stars Esmé Creed-Miles as the 15-year-old, who was raised in total seclusion in the remote woods of Eastern Europe. She spent her entire young life training to fight those who hunt her and her mercenary father, Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman). Her survivalist skills are finally tested when she and Erik are separated upon their discovery by a rogue CIA operative, Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos), and her team of agents.

Season 2 comprises eight episodes and follows her journey as she evades the relentless pursuit of a sinister government agency and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.

Warning: Spoilers for Season 1 follow.

Following her discovery at the end of Season 1, Hanna (Esmé Creed-Miles) now knows she is not the only young woman with unparalleled skill and elite training. The Utrax programme has produced a whole contingent of highly skilled trainees, whose development is about to reach the lethal “second phase”. After their relocation to The Meadows facility, these trainees find their restrictions lifted and glimpse the possibility of a new identity in the outside world. But this apparent freedom will come at a heavy price.

Season 2 sees Hanna risks her freedom to rescue her friend Clara (Yasmin Monet Prince) from the clutches of the Utrax programme, now run by John Carmichael (Dermot Mulroney) and his second in command, Leo Garner (Anthony Welsh). Hanna finds help in the unlikely form of her previous nemesis, CIA agent Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos), yet as Hanna delves deeper into the elusive world of The Meadows and meets others like herself, including Sandy (Áine Rose Daly) and Jules (Gianna Kiehl), she begins to question her role in the larger context of Utrax’s assassin program and, ultimately, where she truly belongs.

Season 2 premieres on 3rd July. Here’s the trailer:

 

Hanna: Season 1 and 2 is available on Amazon Prime Video, as part of a£5.99 monthly subscription.

 

Teaser: Amazon’s Hanna returns for Season 2 this July

29th April 2020

Amazon Prime Video’s Hanna will return for Season 2 this July.

Based on Joe Wright’s acclaimed 2011 film – and written by David Farr (The Night Manager), who co-wrote the original feature – it stars Esmé Creed-Miles as the 15-year-old, who was raised in total seclusion in the remote woods of Eastern Europe. She spent her entire young life training to fight those who hunt her and her mercenary father, Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman). Her survivalist skills are finally tested when she and Erik are separated upon their discovery by a rogue CIA operative, Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos), and her team of agents.

Creed-Miles reprises her title role of Hanna and Enos returns as CIA operative Marissa Wiegler, and they are joined by Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding) as Utrax overseer John Carmichael. Other cast additions include Anthony Welsh (Fleabag, Black Mirror), Severine Howell-Meri (Doctors, Casualty), Cherelle Skeete (Ordinary Lies, Call the Midwife) and newcomer Gianna Kiehl.

Season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on 3rd July. Here’s the teaser announcing the date and giving us a first look at Mulroney looking sinister:

 

Dermot Mulroney joins Hanna Season 2

14th September 2019

Dermot Mulroney is leading a wave of new additions to Amazon Prime Video’s Hanna for its second season.

Based on Joe Wright’s acclaimed 2011 film, Hanna’s eight-episode first season premiered last month. Written by David Farr (The Night Manager), who co-wrote the original feature, it stars Esmé Creed-Miles as the 15-year-old daughter, who was raised in total seclusion in the remote woods of Eastern Europe. She spent her entire young life training to fight those who hunt her and her mercenary father, Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman, The Killing). Her survivalist skills are finally tested when she and Erik are separated upon their discovery by a rogue CIA operative, Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos, The Killing), and her team of agents.

Within weeks of Season 1’s debut, Amazon ordered a second run, citing a “tremendous response” from audiences, despite a mixed reception. Season 2 is once again written by Farr, who also serves as Executive Producer, and also sees him step behind the camera to direct episodes, alongside Eva Husson (Girls of the Sun, Bang Gang) and Ugla Hauksdóttir (Trapped).

But changes are also afoot in front of the camera, with a host of new actors joining the ensemble. Dermot Mulroney (Homecoming, My Best Friend’s Wedding), Anthony Welsh (Fleabag, Black Mirror), Severine Howell-Meri (Doctors, Casualty), Cherelle Skeete (Ordinary Lies, Call the Midwife) and newcomer Gianna Kiehl have all been added to the line-up.

They join Creed-Miles, reprising her title role alongside Enos as Marissa Wiegler. Filming is already underway in the UK and France.

 

Amazon renews Hanna for Season 2

13th April 2019

Amazon has renewed Hanna for a second season.

Based on Joe Wright’s acclaimed 2011 film, Hanna’s eight-episode first season premiered last month. Written by David Farr (The Night Manager), who co-wrote the original feature, it stars Esmé Creed-Miles as the 15-year-old daughter, who was raised in total seclusion in the remote woods of Eastern Europe. She spent her entire young life training to fight those who hunt her and her mercenary father, Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman, The Killing). Her survivalist skills are finally tested when she and Erik are separated upon their discovery by a rogue CIA operative, Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos, The Killing), and her team of agents.

Now, within a few weeks of the show’s debut, Amazon Studios has confirmed it has picked a second season with its co-producers NBCUniversal International Studios and Working Title Television.

“We knew we had something unique with Hanna, and with the added momentum from its special post-Super Bowl preview, Amazon Prime Video customers worldwide agreed,” says Albert Cheng, Co-Head of Television, Amazon Studios. “Since it debuted only ten days ago, Hanna has had a tremendous response, and we’re thrilled with not only how it has performed for us on the service, but with the action-packed world David Farr has created for the series and the stellar cast, led by Esmé Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, and Joel Kinnaman. We’re excited to give fans a chance to see Hanna continue her journey on Amazon.”

“I am very much looking forward to taking Hanna on the next stage of her journey,” comments Farr. “It’s been a wonderful experience so far, and I feel hugely supported by NBCU, Working Title and Amazon. The next season will take us into a whole new imaginative world. I can’t wait to explore fresh terrain for this lonely young woman who wants only to belong, but who has to fight every day just to survive.”

Jeff Wachtel, President, NBCUniversal International Studios adds: “It’s a wonderful example of what we look to do as a Studio – a brilliant idea brought to life by a world class creative team.”

Season 2 will be written by Farr, who also serves as Executive Producer. Tom Coan (The Long Song) will serve as Executive Producer for NBCUniversal International Studios. Executive Producers for Working Title Television are Andrew Woodhead (Spooks), Eric Fellner (Les Misérables) and Tim Bevan (Atonement). Marty Adelstein (The Experiment) and Becky Clements(Last Man Standing) will also serve as Executive Producers alongside Scott Nemes (Hanna). Laura Hastings-Smith is Series Producer (The Little Drummer Girl). Season 2 will premiere in 2020.

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