Second Season for Last King of The Cross

Paramount+ Australia has given a second-season renewal to Last King of The Cross, produced by HELIUM and distributed by Cineflix Rights.

The second season of eight episodes will be set against the backdrop of Sydney nightlife in the early 2000s. Season one, inspired by John Ibrahim’s autobiography, was set in the ’80s and ’90s as it chronicled the rise of a poverty-stricken immigrant into Australia’s most infamous nightclub mogul.

Cineflix Rights rolled out season one to Sky in the U.K., Italy, Ireland and Germany, Paramount+ in Canada and Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand. The show was the most-watched Australian series premiere of 2023 in its home market.

HELIUM’s Mark Fennessy said: “After the outstanding success of season one, we are incredibly excited for Last King of The Cross to return for an electrifying second season. Bigger, bolder, and even more action-packed, we are eager to share the next chapter of this compelling story. As is evident by the international sales, Last King of The Cross has been embraced globally, which has fueled HELIUM’s commitment to telling gripping stories on a grand scale, delivering immersive and powerful narratives that resonate with audiences around the world. With unforgettable characters, explosive action, and complex relationships, the second season goes above and beyond in fulfilling this commitment—taking audiences on an exhilarating journey through a world that is sexy, dangerous, and deeply human.”

James Durie, head of scripted at Cineflix Rights, added: “Mark and the HELIUM team created an incredibly compelling drama in the first season of Last King of the Cross, which has been a hit with international audiences as well as in Australia. We are delighted to be bringing the next stage of the John and his brother Sam’s lives, their business empire and complicated relationship with each other to fans around the world.”

Daniel Monaghan, senior VP of content and programming at Paramount ANZ, noted: “Australian audiences love local stories and content, which is why Last King of The Cross was the most-watched local series. We’re thrilled to bring viewers the next instalment of this gripping story. It is titles like this that make us proud to have our local commissions with universal themes, compelling, propulsive storylines, world class Australian talent and high-quality production values, contribute to Paramount+’s mountain of exclusive content, on an international scale.”