Hijack is renewed for a second season by Apple TV+

Details are not yet known, but Apple TV+ has kicked off a second season of Hijack from George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field Smith (Litvinenko). The first season of Hijack became one of the top dramas on the streamer by landing on the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. Elba played the lead role of Sam Nelson, a skilled negotiator who must use his expertise to save the lives of passengers aboard a hijacked plane bound for London. The cast also included Archie Panjabi, Ben Miles and Max Beesley.



The second season of Hijack is produced by 60Forty Films' Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash, alongside executive producers Kay and Field Smith's own production company Idiotlamp Productions. Field Smith is also the lead director of the series.

“Global audiences were on tenterhooks watching Idris’s riveting performance in Hijack, and we’re thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally compelling Season 2,” said Jay Hunt, Apple TV+’s creative director, Europe.

“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1,” added Elba, who also serves as an executive producer on the drama. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back.”

Below you can watch the trailer for the first season of Hijack.