What an early Christmas gift: Black Doves is back in production for season 2.
Keira Knightley playing a vengeful secret agent? We never knew we needed this in our lives. Season 1 was a hit – following Knightley's Helen set out to avenge her lover, who was murdered by an unknown party on London's South Bank – and now the second instalment of the series is on its way.
Keira Knightley is back, of course, along with key stars Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, who plays Helen's busband, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey and Molly Chesworth.
“I couldn’t be more excited to delve back into the world of our murderous little spy family," Black Doves writer, creator, and executive producer Joe Barton has told Netflix. "To have so many [members] of our amazing cast returning and also being able to add some of my absolute favourite actors into the mix is such a great joy. Downing Street will never be the same.”
What is Black Doves season 2 about?
A synopsis from Netflix's Tudum reads as follows: "Helen (Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organisation she serves, the Black Doves. But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband, Wallace (Andrew Buchan), preparing to become prime minister, she’s walking a more treacherous line than ever.
“As Helen’s enigmatic handler, Mrs. Reed (Sarah Lancashire), is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves, Helen is reunited with her best friend, Sam (Ben Whishaw).
"The once high-end triggerman is now reduced to lonely drinks in Soho bars and low-rate hits. As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponised, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything.”
Here's a rundown of the amazing cast members joining for season 2.
Black Doves season 2 cast:
Ambika Mod
The One Day and The Stolen Girl star will reportedly play “an acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent sent to help Helen on a mission”. We love to see it.
Neve Campbell
There's not a lot confirmed about Neve's character just yet: her name will be Cecile Mason. After her seasoned experience across the Scream horror franchise, we're pretty sure she's capable of anything.
Sam Riley
Sam – who you may recognise from Maleficent or Pride Prejudice + Zombies – will play “an emissary from a mysterious organisation who offers Sam a lifeline”. Ominous.
Sylvia Hoeks
Previously appearing in Blade Runner 2049 alongside Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Dutch actor and model Sylvia will play Katia Chernov – we can't wait to see whether she's been cast as a baddie or a goodie in the Black Doves universe.
Babou Ceesay
The Alien: Earth star will play “Mr. Conteh, a Black Doves executive with suspicious motivations”.
Goran Kostic
The Canary Black star will play Alexi Chernov, sharing the same surname as Sylvia Hoeks' character – are they a duo of villains? We shall find out next year.
Samuel Barnett
The Lee star will play Jerry – no other details as of yet, we will update you when we hear more.
