Paramount+ UK & Ireland has ordered a second series of psychological thriller The Ex Wife.
The Ex Wife 2 (4 x 60”) will see Celine Buckens (Show Trial, War Horse, The Castaways) and Tom Mison (Sleepy Hollow, Watchmen, See) reprising their roles of Tasha and Jack. Jordan Stephens (Tucked, Foundation, Smothered) also returns to play Sam while Katie McGrath (The Continental, Supergirl, Jurassic World) joins the cast in the lead role of Jen.
The series is a co-production between Clapperboard Studios, Blackbox Multimedia and Night Train Media, who provided international financing and controls worldwide distribution rights with All3Media International. Filming for The Ex Wife 2 is underway in Cyprus.
The second season picks up three years after the conclusion of series one, with Tasha now hiding in Cyprus with her daughter Emily (Liberty Miller: Malpractice), while Jen has moved on and is preparing to walk down the aisle for a second time.
Living under false identities, Tasha has started a new life for herself and Emily. However, Tasha is forced to abandon her fresh start when she learns that Jack has been released from prison early – having only served a year of his sentence. Jack appears to be a changed man, grieving the death of his daughter and searching for redemption from a newly engaged Jen.
“With the shadow of the past haunting all three characters, attempts at moving on only bring them closer together, but who can each of them really trust, and can anyone truly change?”
Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, Paramount said: “I am thrilled to be teaming up with Clapperboard, Blackbox Media and Night Train again for a second series of The Ex-Wife. The first series was a huge success and this time we promise viewers even more twists and turns! I can’t wait to see this incredible cast bring the next instalment of this drama to life.”
Executive Producer and MD for co-producer Clapperboard Studios Mike Benson added: “Along with our co-pro partners Blackbox and Night Train, we were delighted with the reaction to Series 1 of The Ex-Wife. Series 2 builds on the intrigue and emotional complexity which underpins the characters and plot – but also takes us somewhere unexpected and surprising.
“With the wonderful Celine, Tom and Jordan returning – and the fantastic Katie McGrath joining the cast – we’re looking forward to seeing how they, and our brilliant production team, tackle the story.”
Herbert L Kloiber, CEO of co-producers Night Train Media also said: “We are delighted to be bringing this thrilling, ambitious drama back for an even bigger and better second season. After series one’s incredible performance both in the UK and on the international market, our creative team has gone even further to ensure an unmissable thrill ride once more.”
David Swetman, SVP Content and Commercial Strategy at All3Media International commented: “With the first season of this premium four-part thriller proving an international hit, acquired by partners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, we are delighted The Ex-Wife is coming back.
“It’s incredibly exciting to have the talented cast and creative team returning, and I have every confidence Season 2 will deliver more captivating storytelling, gorgeous, aspirational settings, enthralling characters and twists and turns that will leave viewers around the world on the edge of their seats.”
Directed by Paul Walker (Riviera) The Ex Wife 2 is written by Polly Buckle (Love Rat), Nessa Muthy (Coronation Street) and David Turpin (The Cuckoo).
Executive Producers are Giuliano Papadia and Chiara Cardoso for BlackBox, Mike Benson and Andy Morgan for Clapperboard, Herbert L. Kloiber and Olivia Pahl for Night Train Media, with Kim Crowther serving as series producer. All3Media International handles sales for the title.
Series 1 was based on the novel by Jess Ryder and series 2 is a new story based on the characters in the same novel.
picture credits: Celine Buckens, © Phil Sharp | Tom Mison, © Coty Tarr | Jordan Stevens, © Charlie J Doherty | Katie McGrath, © Jessie Craig
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