Amazon Gives Hanna a Second Season

Amazon Prime Video has picked up a second season of its drama Hanna, based on Joe Wright’s acclaimed 2011 film.

Hanna’s eight-episode first season was written by David Farr (The Night Manager), who co-wrote the original feature. Farr will be writing season two and serving as executive producer.

Hanna was produced by NBCUniversal International Studios, Working Title Television and Amazon Studios.

“We knew we had something unique with Hanna, and with the added momentum from its special post-Super Bowl preview, Amazon Prime Video customers worldwide agreed,” said Albert Cheng, co-head of television at Amazon Studios. “Since it debuted only ten days ago, Hanna has had a tremendous response, and we’re thrilled with not only how it has performed for us on the service, but with the action-packed world David Farr has created for the series and the stellar cast, led by Esmé Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman. We’re excited to give fans a chance to see Hanna continue her journey on Amazon.”

“I am very much looking forward to taking Hanna on the next stage of her journey,” said Farr. “It’s been a wonderful experience so far, and I feel hugely supported by NBCU, Working Title and Amazon. The next season will take us into a whole new imaginative world. I can’t wait to explore fresh terrain for this lonely young woman who wants only to belong, but who has to fight every day just to survive.”

Jeff Wachtel, president of NBCUniversal International Studios, added, “It’s a wonderful example of what we look to do as a studio—a brilliant idea brought to life by a world-class creative team.”