Summary

  • Idris Elba revealed filming for Hijack season 2 is starting in June, with production wrapping by the end of the year.
  • Despite the show initially looking like a miniseries, Hijack season 2 was confirmed 5 months after season 1, with Elba returning as a star and executive producer.
  • This filming timeline suggests Hijack could return in late 2025.

Hijack star Idris Elba reveals the filming start month for season 2 of the Apple TV+ show. Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, this thriller follows Elba’s character Sam Nelson, a corporate business negotiator traveling from Dubai to London, when he must use his negotiation skills to defuse an extremely tense plane hijacking. A couple of months following the completion of the 7-episode season 1, which garnered largely favorable reviews, the show was confirmed to be returning for season 2.

Now, in a recent interview with Collider, the British star revealed that filming for Hijack season 2 will likely begin in June of this year. He also gave a timeline for when the production might wrap, which could give an indication of when the show will premiere. Read his full quote below:

We’re looking to get into that in June, actually. June. It's gonna take us a while. Probably to the end of the year. Maybe.

Based on Elba's quote, it seems likely that Hijack season 2 won't premiere until the back half of 2025.

What Else Do We Know About Hijack Season 2?

Hijack Season 2 Came As A Surprise

Idris Elba as Sam Nelson Looking at a Piece of Paper in Hijack Season 1

Despite the largely positive reviews that Hijack garnered during the period that it aired and even after, there was considerable doubt about the thriller returning for season 2. The doubt was mainly because the show had the semblance of a miniseries, as the Hijack season 1 finale ended on a pretty definite note. However, about 5 months after the conclusion of season 1, Apple TV+ confirmed Hijack will return for season 2 and Elba would also be back both as a star and as an executive producer.

Following the confirmation of Hijack season 2, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding who could return within the cast. While nothing has been confirmed yet, it is likely that Christine Adams and Jude Cudjoe, both of whom played Sam’s ex-wife and son respectively, might feature in the new season. Also, Archie Panjabi and Max Beesley both played pivotal roles in season 1, and it is likely that they will also be reprising their roles in the new season.

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The new intense thriller on Apple TV+ is led by Idris Elba and features dozens of other supporting roles of passengers, hijackers, and authorities.

Regarding the storyline of Hijack season 2, there has been no confirmation about what to expect. However, Elba previously revealed he wouldn’t be returning to the show if there was another hijacking storyline. This suggests that the forthcoming season will likely be very different from the first, and Sam could be thrown into a completely different high-stakes situation. Regardless of what direction the creative team decides to go with the new season, it seems likely that it will retain the chaotic pace and thrill of season 1.

All episodes of Hijack season 1 are currently streaming on Apple TV+.

Source: Collider