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‘This show is fire’ say fans as Idris Elba series returns for second season of hit TV show
The seven-part series had viewers gripped when it launched last year
IDRIS Elba's smash-hit series is returning for a second run as fans rejoice.
The actor, 51, has signed up to film another season of Hijack, which is exclusive to Apple TV.
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Idris' character Sam Nelson helped make the drama one of the top streamed shows last year.
The show sees the star caught up in a plane that's been taken over by hijackers.
Corporate negotiator Sam was left to use his professional skills to save everyone on board.
The seven-parter sees Sam on board Kingdom Airlines flight KA29 from Dubai to London as he returns to his estranged wife, but then the bad guys take over the plane.
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report Apple bosses have officially green-lit production on the next instalment, though further details remain under wraps.
Speaking about Hijack, Idris said: “I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one.
"It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!"
Apple TV's creative director for Europe Jay Hunt added: “Global audiences were on tenterhooks watching Idris’s riveting performance in Hijack, and we’re thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally compelling season two."
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Reacting to the recommission, one fan said: "Wow! This is one of Elba's best work.. Great to see him coming back for another season."
While a second added: "I love idris Elba and was thinking about watching this soon since almost all Apple TV+ content is amazing."
Last year The Sun exclusively revealed talks on another run started as soon as it became an overnight ratings smash.
Will Sam have the worst luck and find himself on board another hijacked plane? Fans will have to wait a lot longer to find out.
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