THE LAZARUS PROJECT: SCI-FI THRILLER AXED BY SKY AFTER TWO SERIES

Sky have axed sci-fi thriller The Lazarus Project after two series. The series was billed as 'a timely and affecting exploration of the desire to take charge of your own fate.'

Series one, created and written by BAFTA nominated Joe Barton, launched to critical acclaim in June 2022 going on to be Sky Max’s second biggest new scripted launch for two years, with a 28-day audience of 1.70m.

A Sky spokesperson confirmed to The Sun: "The Lazarus Project has brought audiences jaw dropping action and time-bending storylines across two seasons, and we are incredibly proud of this Bafta-winning series...

"Whilst we won’t be commissioning another season, we would like to thank the incredible team who made this show possible."

The epic, action packed series was led by Emmy and BAFTA-nominated Pappa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), with Anjli Mohindra (Bodyguard), Charly Clive (Pure), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point), Rudi Dharmalingam (Wakefield), Caroline Quentin and Tom Burke (Strike) all reprising their roles.

Cast in the second series were Royce Pierreson (The Irregulars, The Witcher), Colin Salmon (Resident Evil, Limitless), Safia Oakley-Green (Sherwood), Lorne MacFayden (Vigil), Zoe Telford (Genius), Sam Troughton and James Atherton (Hollyoaks)

The Lazarus Project is available on Sky and NOW.