ITV’s new thriller Red Eye, starring Richard Armitage, has been a resounding success, and now a second series has been confirmed.
The show, which fills the coveted Sunday night drama slot, features Richard Armitage as Dr. Matthew Nolan, a doctor entangled in a murder accusation and an international conspiracy during a night flight to China.
Viewers and critics alike have praised the six-part series, with its gripping narrative and high-octane suspense.
Jing Lusi will return as DS Hana Li with a new conspiracy to solve. Lesley Sharp and Jemma Moore also reprise their roles as Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and journalist Jess Li, with news on further guest casting available closer to filming, commencing next year.
Commented ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill: “I am so delighted to see the success of Red Eye. It’s incredible to get an audience of over 8 million and a huge thank you to everyone involved for making such a brilliant and addictive thriller. I can’t wait for audiences to see where Pete takes series 2. It’s another exciting ride!”
Red Eye marks the television debut of British screenwriter Peter A. Dowling, known for his work on films like Black and Blue and Flightplan, and is produced by Bad Wolf.
The storyline of series one plunges Dr. Nolan into a web of intrigue after a car crash in Beijing leads to his arrest at London’s Heathrow Airport for a murder he insists he did not commit. The plot thickens with a series of in-flight deaths and escalates into a full-blown conspiracy involving MI5 and international politics.
The cast also includes Jing Lusi as DC Hana Li, a London officer tasked with escorting Nolan back to Beijing, and Jemma Moore as Jess Li, a reporter and Hana’s sister, who finds herself dangerously close to uncovering the conspiracy.
Lesley Sharp plays Madeline Delaney, the head of MI5, who risks everything to help unravel the plot.
Red Eye is available now on ITVX.
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