THE RIG: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND CASTING CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES OF HIT PRIME VIDEO THRILLER

First-look photos offer a sneak peek into season 2 of the highly anticipated thriller The Rig, which returns to Prime Video in early 2025.

Series Two of The Rig will continue exploring global themes about the past, present, and future of the planet, all while delivering epic thrills and gripping action for its compelling cast of characters.

The new series sees the return of fan favourite actors Iain Glenn (Game of Thrones), Martin Compston (Line of Duty), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones) alongside new faces Ross Anderson (The Last Kingdom), Phil McKee (Deadwater Fell), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit), Johannes Roaldsen Fürst (Hvite gutter) and Alice Krige (Star Trek).

Following the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Kinloch Bravo, season two sees the surviving crew airlifted to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle.

At the Stac, the trapped crew deal with the emotional and physical fallout of the tsunami and contend with swirling conspiracies, corporate conflicts, and new threats from the dark depths of the world’s oceans.

This six-part series continues to explore global themes, takes audiences to spectacular new environments and delves into the frontiers of cutting-edge ocean technology, including the controversial world of deep-sea mining.

“The Rig’s popularity around the world is a testament to the fantastic ensemble cast and the vision of the creators—the crew behind the crew,” said Dan Grabiner, head of Originals UK & Northern Europe, Prime Video. “We can’t wait to welcome back Iain, Martin, and Emily, and see what writer and creator David Macpherson has in store for the Kinloch Bravo team next.”  

“We were thrilled by the audience response to Series One, and can’t wait to dive back in, continuing the journey of our characters with our hugely talented cast and creative team,” said Derek Wax, managing director of Wild Mercury. 

"It was always my aim to build a story that starts in Scotland but speaks to a global audience about global themes,” said David Macpherson, writer and creator. “In Series Two, I'm looking forward to expanding the world of our show through the eyes of our excellent cast, as we deliver more shocks and thrills and delve deeper into both our characters’ and our show's expanding original mythology."

The Rig will return to Prime Video in January 2025.