New Action Series The Assassin Set to Premiere on Prime Video UK and Ireland This July
Get ready for edge-of-your-seat action. The Assassin, a brand-new thriller series, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland on Friday, 25 July.
The show stars Keeley Hawes (Scoop, Miss Austen) and Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel). The six-part series comes from Two Brothers Pictures, the team behind hits like The Tourist and Fleabag. It’s a joint production with ZDF (Germany), All3Media International, and Stan (Australia).
What’s The Assassin About?
The story follows Julie, a retired assassin, played by Keeley Hawes. Her quiet life on a peaceful Greek island is shattered when her dark past resurfaces. She’s forced to go on the run with her estranged son Edward, played by Freddie Highmore.
As they flee across Europe, secrets unfold. Edward questions his mother’s past, and even his own identity. Together, they face danger, uncover a deadly conspiracy, and battle enemies who will stop at nothing.
Their strained relationship is pushed to the limit. But the biggest threat might not be what they expect. Can Julie protect her son and repair their bond before time runs out?
Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Hawes and Highmore, the cast includes:
- Gina Gershon (Riverdale, New Amsterdam)
- Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Tourist, Baby Reindeer)
- Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Alan Dale (Dynasty, Lost)
- Gerald Kyd (The Swarm, The Split)
- Devon Terrell (Totally Completely Fine, Cursed)
- Richard Dormer (Blue Lights, Game of Thrones)
- David Dencik (No Time To Die, The Ipcress File)
Behind the Scenes
The Assassin is created by Harry and Jack Williams, known for The Missing and Boat Story. Other writers include Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve) and Selina Lim (Sex Education).
Directors include Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim, both of whom worked on The Tourist. Casting was handled by Kelly Valentine Hendry (Bridgerton) and Jessica Mescall (Mary & George). Filming support in Greece comes from Faliro House Productions.
Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore also serve as executive producers, adding their personal touch to the project.
Watch on Prime Video UK
All six episodes of The Assassin will be available to stream with a Prime membership. UK subscribers can watch on smart TVs, phones, tablets, Fire devices, and more. You can even download episodes to watch offline at no extra cost.
Prime Video is home to top UK Originals like The Devil’s Hour, Clarkson’s Farm, and The Rig, plus global hits like Fallout, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
A Prime membership in the UK costs £8.99/month or £95/year, offering streaming, shopping perks, and more, all in one plan.