All3Media secured global rollout for “The Assassin” following Prime Video UK launch

All3Media International has announced a wave of global deals for the action-drama series “The Assassin,” produced by Two Brothers Pictures, with broadcasters and platforms across five continents acquiring rights. Following its premiere earlier this year on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland, the six-part series has been picked up by a high-profile roster of partners including AMC, HBO, NBCUniversal, BBC Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Bell Media.

David Swetman, SVP Content and Commercial Strategy at All3Media International, stated, “Two Brothers Pictures has once again delivered a standout globetrotting action series in ‘The Assassin’ that is as funny as it is thrilling. With this standout lineup of premium partners on board, it’s evident Two Brothers’ trademark heart and humour, beloved in series like ‘The Tourist,’ has once again connected with buyers all over the world. Featuring exceptional performances from Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, portraying a mother and son on the run, the series is a bullseye for those looking to land high-octane action, stunning locations and sparkling chemistry from a stellar cast to their slate.”

In North America, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service AMC+ will premiere “The Assassin” in the U.S. on 20 November. In Canada, Bell Media has acquired the series for its SVOD platform Crave and the CTV Drama Channel. NBCUniversal LATAM has taken pan-regional rights for its Universal+ streaming service.

Across EMEA, the series has been acquired by multiple public broadcasters, including DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden, VRT in Flemish Belgium, and NPO in the Netherlands. Additional deals include HBO Max in France, Mediaset in Spain and Italy, COSMOTE in Greece, HOT in Israel, Freedom Media in Kazakhstan, and Evision in the Middle East.

In the Asia-Pacific region, BBC Studios has acquired the series in a pan-territory deal covering Asia and India for its SVOD drama channel BBC First and its multi-genre platform BBC Player. “The Assassin” has also been licensed to WOWOW in Japan and Sohu in China. In New Zealand, it will be available on Sky Free and air on Three and ThreeNow.

Set against the scenic backdrop of a remote Greek island, “The Assassin” follows retired contract killer Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) as they are forced into an uneasy alliance when Julie’s violent past resurfaces. As they flee the island together, family secrets and dangerous enemies converge.

The cast includes Gina Gershon, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jack Davenport, Alan Dale, Gerald Kyd, Devon Terrell, Richard Dormer, and David Dencik. Both Hawes and Highmore serve as executive producers.

“The Assassin” is a Two Brothers Pictures production for Prime Video UK, in association with All3Media International, ZDF (Germany), and Stan (Australia). The 6 x 1-hour drama was created by Harry and Jack Williams and written with Krissie Ducker, Hamish Wright, and Selina Lim. Executive producers include Sarah Hammond, Daisy Mount, Alex Mercer, Keeley Hawes, and Freddie Highmore. Nige Watson produced the series, with Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim directing. Kelly Valentine Hendry and Jessica Mescall served as casting directors. Faliro House Productions provided production services in Greece.