Production begins for season two of Stan original series The Tourist
Season one launched with 11.4 million viewers in the UK.
Stan today announced with the BBC, the start of production for season two of the Stan Original Series The Tourist. With season one having launched with 11.4 million viewers in the UK, the six-part thriller is created and written by Jack and Harry Williams.
Joining BAFTA and Golden Globe award-nominated Jamie Dornan (Belfast) and Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable) are Conor MacNeill (Industry), Olwen Fouéré (The Northman), Francis Magee (Justice League), Mark Mckenna (Sing Street), Diarmaid Murtagh (Vikings), and Nessa Matthews (Neon).
After their adventure in the Australian Outback, the second series of the Stan Original Series The Tourist follows Dornan and Macdonald’s characters Elliot and Helen as they travel to Ireland together. In an attempt to rediscover Elliot’s roots following his memory loss, they’re dragged into the dangerous whirlwind of his past life and are confronted by friends and foes both old and new.
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie said: “The first season of The Tourist was a great success and one of our most watched shows on Stan ever. With the announcement of the new cast confirmed to join Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald, we know season two will once again thrill our Australian audiences. We are delighted to be working with BBC One and Two Brothers Pictures to deliver more world-class original content.”
Harry and Jack Williams, Writers and Managing Directors of Two Brothers Pictures said: “We’re so excited to take Elliot and Helen to Ireland, where they will meet a host of dark and offbeat new characters. With a stellar cast to match, we can’t wait for it all to be brought to life.”
Sarah Hammond and Daniel Walker, Executive Producers for Two Brothers Pictures said: “Harry and Jack create worlds and characters like no one else - and this series of The Tourist is no different. We’re delighted to have drawn such a talented cast and crew to deliver on this fresh and exciting second series.’
The second season of the Stan Original Series The Tourist is currently in production.
