Jing Lusi and Martin Compston first look preview of Red Eye II

ITV has released a first-look image from the brand new series of Red Eye II featuring its leading cast Jing Lusi and Martin Compston…

The return follows the successful launch of the series last year, which achieved audiences in excess of 8 million viewers and gained 29.3m streams on ITVX, making Red Eye one of ITV’s top ten dramas of 2024.

Martin Compston:

“I’m delighted to be joining the Red Eye team. Hoping to build on the massive success of the first series and give viewers another thrilling ride.

Red Eye II will see Jing Lusi reprising her role as DS Hana Li alongside new guest star, Martin Compston, who together, must set aside past differences to solve a new high-stakes conspiracy.

Filming has begun which will comprise of six episodes, the second series will also see the return of Lesley Sharp as the Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and Jemma Moore as journalist Jess Li. Also returning are Jonathan Aris, Robert Guilbert, Cash Holland and Steph Lacey.

With new cast members joining including Isaura Barbe-Brown, Nicholas Rowe, Danusia Samal, Trevor White and Guy Williams.

Jing Lusi:

“I’m incredibly excited to return to the world of Red Eye, and thrilled to be sharing this rollercoaster with the brilliant Martin Compston.”

The first series has broadcast in over 120 territories worldwide and recently received the Broadcast Award for International Programme Sales. Produced by Bad Wolf and written once again by the show’s creator Peter A Dowling, the high-octane series was commissioned by Polly Hill, ITV’s Director of Drama. Sony Pictures Television will be responsible for the international distribution of the second series of Red Eye.