Banijay Rights confirmed that the award-winning Welsh crime series, “Bang”, will return for a second season, this time with leading actors Alexander Vlahos ("Versailles") and David Hayman ("Taboo") onboard.
Creator, Writer and Executive Producer, Roger Williams says, “At the heart of this second series is a compelling story about revenge and the desire to reveal the truth about an historic crime. ‘Bang’ delivers the story in an individual and unique style by harnessing two languages, strong performances and the stunning industrial landscape of the steel town of Port Talbot.”
Amanda Rees, S4C Director of Content, said: "S4C is thrilled to see the return of ‘Bang’ in 2020. The pioneering drama is hailed as one of S4C’s Originals, and the award-winning crime thriller, set in the heart of one of Wales’ industrial capitals, has raised the profile of Welsh drama across the world."
Chris Stewart, Commercial Director - Banijay Rights, comments, “The first series of ‘Bang’ made an incredible impact when it first premiered on S4C in 2017, and subsequently became a multi award-winning title. We could not be happier to represent the second run, which is set to be just as original and compelling as the critically-acclaimed season that went before.”
Produced by Joio, the BAFTA-Cymru and Celtic Media Festival award-winning drama, “Bang” (6 x 60’), a bi-lingual crime drama created in both English and Welsh, is currently shooting in Port Talbot and will premiere on S4C in February next year.
The much-awaited second series will follow Detective Sergeant Gina Jenkins (played by Catrin Stewart), as she attempts to solve a series of killings apparently connected to an historic rape allegation. Alexander Vlahos will play Dai, one of the suspects in the original rape investigation while David Hayman takes on the role of Jeff Campbell, a local businessman and hard man who will use violence where necessary to protect his own.
“Bang” sees director Philip John (“Iron Fist” & “Downton Abbey”) return to the helm with Norwegian Director of Photography, Bjørn Ståle Bratberg, behind the camera. Catrin Lewis Defis (“Broadchurch”) returns as producer.
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