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THE RIG renewed for second season

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Supernatural thriller THE RIG, written and created by David Macpherson, has been renewed for a second season by Amazon.

Season 2 will follow the surviving Kinloch Bravo crew as they are helicoptered off the rig and taken to a new location, where fresh danger awaits. 

Speaking to Deadline, Macpherson said “In series two, I’m looking forward to expanding the world of our show through the eyes of our excellent cast, as we deliver more shocks and thrills and delve deeper into both our characters’ and our show’s expanding original mythology.

THE RIG is directed by John Strickland, who executive produces alongside Derek Wax, founder of Banijay-backed Wild Mercury Productions. Suzanne Reid is the producer, while Matt Brown co-produces.

David Macpherson is represented by Jonathan Kinnersley at The Agency (London) Limited.

Published: 23rd February 2023