Paramount+ renews Australian series for second season

australian crime drama last king of the cross deny paramount+ which renewed it for an 8-episode second season. with Oscar nominees Tim Roth ,lie to me) And Lincoln Yunus ,Grand Hotel) in the cast, the series is written and directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith ,animal Kingdom,

plot of the last king of the cross

inspired by the autobiography of John Ibrahim, last king of the cross This is the story of two brothers, Sam and John Ibrahim, who do everything to gain power, make their fortunes but then lose sight of each other along the way. Specifically the series follows the rise of John Ibrahim, who goes from a poor immigrant with no education, no money and no prospects to one of Australia’s most notorious gangsters in Sydney’s King’s Cross in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Become a nightclub tycoon.

Development

Season 2 will further explore the dangerous world of King’s Cross as Ibrahim expands his empire into the growing queer nightclub scene. Set against the backdrop of the 2000s, the new chapter will show how the stakes can be higher than ever as everyone wants a piece of it, including John’s two younger brothers.

International Sales and Announcements

Produced by Helium, with Cineflix Rights as the exclusive worldwide distribution partner, last king of the cross Sold to a number of international partners outside Australia: For Sky in UK, Italy, Ireland and Germany, along with Paramount+ in Canada and Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand. And other deals are still under negotiation. So, in our country, it should be coming soon on Sky and streaming on Now.

Mark Fennessy Helium said, “After the phenomenal success of the first season, we are incredibly excited to return to Last King of the Cross for an exciting second season. The next chapter in this thrilling tale is bigger, bolder and even more action-packed Is.” Can’t wait to share. As evidenced by international sales, last king of the cross

There has been a good response globally (…). With unforgettable characters, explosive action and complex relationships, Season 2 goes above and beyond that commitment, taking viewers on a thrilling journey through a sexy, dangerous and deeply human world.

james duryThe president of scripted content at Cineflix Rights said: “Mark and the Helium team have created an incredibly compelling drama in Season 1, which has been a hit with international audiences and in Australia. The world is the next stage in John and John’s lives.” their brother Sam, their business empire, and their complicated relationships with each other”.

Daniel MonaghanSenior Vice President of Content and Programming at Paramount Australia and New Zealand said: “Australian audiences love local stories and content, which is why last king of the cross It was the most watched national series. We are excited to introduce viewers to the next chapter in this compelling story. Titles like these make us proud of our local series with universal themes, compelling and inspiring stories, world-class Australian talent and high-quality production values, contributing to Paramount+’s mountain of exclusive content internationally.