Freddie Highmore returns to television with a new and exciting project titled ‘The Assassin’, just a year after bidding farewell to his iconic role as Shaun Murphy in ‘The Good Doctor’. In this new Prime Video series, Highmore plays Edward, the son of a hitwoman, who gets caught up in a plot of intrigue and action with his mother, played by Keeley Hawes. Together, they must flee across Europe, dealing with the ghosts of the past that threaten their safety.
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‘The Assassin’ is shaping up to be a high-voltage thriller, and the first images reveal a marked British style, suggesting comparisons with ‘The Tourist’, the successful thriller released in 2022. The latter was praised for its ability to combine narrative tension with moments of comedy, something that ‘The Assassin’ seems to be aiming to replicate, offering a similar mix of surprises and laughs, which could make it one of the standout releases of the year.
The series, created by brothers Harry and Jack Williams, known for their work in productions like ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Hotel Babylon’, not only stands out for the performances of Highmore and Hawes but also for a cast of notable figures that includes Gina Gershon, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jack Davenport, and Richard Dormer, among others. This diversity of talent suggests a robust cinematic approach that could capture the audience’s attention from the very first episode.
With a promising start and an obvious appeal thanks to its actors and production team, ‘The Assassin’ could mark Highmore’s successful return to the small screens, and fans of thrillers are expected to be eager to follow the complicated dynamic between mother and son in their dangerous escape. Likewise, the first trailers have generated positive expectations, which bodes well for a significant impact on Prime Video’s programming.