The series, starring Lincoln Younes (Grand Hotel (US), Barons), Tim Roth (Tin Star, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Callan Mulvey (The Luminaries), Claude Jabbour (Stateless), Matt Nable ( The Twelve), Tess Haubrich (Treadstone) and Maria Tran is produced by Helium and is based on the autobiography of nightclub owner John Ibrahim and his life in Sydney's King Cross during the 1980s and 1990s.
The first season of the series is expected in the US later this year, while Paramount+ is working out details for broadcast in other parts of the world, according to Variety.
Helium's Mark Fennessy said of the renewal:
“After the outstanding success of season 1, we are incredibly excited for Last King of The Cross to return for an electrifying second season. Bigger, bolder, and even more action-packed, we are eager to share the next chapter of this compelling story. As is evident by the international sales, Last King of The Cross has been embraced globally, which has fueled Helium’s commitment to telling gripping stories on a grand scale, delivering immersive and powerful narratives that resonate with audiences around the world. With unforgettable characters, explosive action, and complex relationships, the second season goes above and beyond in fulfilling this commitment – taking audiences on an exhilarating journey through a world that is sexy, dangerous, and deeply human.”
James Durie, head of scripted, Cineflix Rights, also spoke about the series. He said:
“Mark and the Helium team created an incredibly compelling drama in the first season of Last King of the Cross, which has been a hit with international audiences as well as in Australia. We are delighted to be bringing the next stage of the John and his brother Sam’s lives, their business empire, and complicated relationship with each other to fans around the world.”
Watch the trailer for the first season of Last King of the Cross below.
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