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Idris Elba is returning to Apple TV+ next month and a new trailer gives us a first look at Season 2 of Hijack.

Season 2 premiered back in 2023 and starred Elba as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who became a reluctant hero after his flight to London was hijacked. Also exec-produced by Idris Elba, and created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Litvinenko), the series was promptly renewed for a second chapter.

As exhilarating as it is implausible, Apple’s perfectly paced thriller is grounded by a commanding turn from Idris Elba, we wrote in our review when the series premiered in summer 2023.

The eight-part second season will see a Berlin underground train and its commuters taken hostage, while, above ground, authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.

Produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions, Season 2 is executive produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, alongside executive producers Kay and Field Smith for Idiotlamp Productions. Field Smith also serves as lead director for the series.

Season 2 reunites its ensemble cast of stars including Elba, who was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for his season one performance, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi, and welcomes Christian Näthe (Ballon, Soloalbum, Schule), Clare-Hope Ashitey (Seven Seconds, Top Boy, Doctor Foster), Lisa Vicari (Django, Dark), Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Detectorists, Empire of Light), Karima McAdams (Dune: Prophecy, Deep State, Soulmates) and Christiane Paul (Counterpart, FBI: International, Parlement).

You can see them in action when Season 2 premieres on 14th January 2026, with episodes arriving weekly until the finale on 4th March.

 

Apple TV+ renews Hijack Season 2

1st February 2024

Apple TV+ has renewed Hijack for a second season.

Starring and exec-produced by Idris Elba, the thriller is created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Litvinenko).

Told in real time, it follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba stars as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers.

Since its debut, Hijack has become one of the top dramas on Apple TV+.

“Global audiences were on tenterhooks watching Idris’s riveting performance in ‘Hijack,’ and we’re thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally compelling season two,” says Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV+.

“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!” adds executive producer and star Idris Elba.

The second season will be executive produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, alongside executive producers Kay and Field Smith’s own production company Idiotlamp Productions. Field Smith also serves as lead director for the series.
 

Trailer: Idris Elba’s Hijack lands on Apple TV+ this June

25th May 2023

Idris Elba is flying onto Apple TV+ this June and a new trailer gives us a first look at the thriller in action.

Starring and exec-produced by the Luther actor, the seven-part series is created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal). Told in real time, it follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.

Archie Panjabi will play the role of Zahra Gahfoor, a counterterrorism officer who is on the ground when the plane is hijacked and becomes part of the investigation. The series also stars Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimée Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.

You can see them in action on Wednesday 28th June, when the show premieres its first two episodes, followed by weekly episodes until the finale on 2nd August. Here’s the trailer:

 

Hijack: Idris Elba to star in Apple TV+ thriller

21st April 2022

Idris Elba is heading to Apple TV+ to star in new thriller Hijack.

The seven-part series follows the journey of a hijacked plane in real-time. As the plan makes its way to London over a seven hour flight, authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.

The series is written by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and will be directed by Jim Field Smith (Criminal, The Wrong Mans), who will both also serve as executive producers alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Kris Thykier. Hijack will be produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions in association with Green Door.

Elba will also serve as executive producer, with the project marking the first under the first-look deal between Apple TV+ and the actor’s Green Door Pictures.

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