The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for sci-fi and drama series that keep me at the edge of my seat, I must say that The Rig season 2 has piqued my interest! With Line of Duty’s Martin Compston returning to his gripping role, alongside Game of Thrones’ Iain Glen, this already sounds like a thrilling ride.


Amazon’s Prime Video unveils a sneak peek at The Rig season 2, as Line of Duty actor Martin Compston reprises his leading part in this captivating science fiction series.

In January 2023, the initial episode was released, and it centered around a group of North Sea oil rig workers who faced an interruption in their communication system due to a puzzling mist that enveloped them.

When some team members start acting unusually, it’s evident that this isn’t just a typical storm; instead, it seems a dark secret is rising from below.

In a scene from the second season, Compston appears as Fulmer Hamilton, and Iain Glen, known for his role in Game of Thrones, reprises his character Magnus MacMillan, who was once the head of Kinlock Bravo.

The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

In the second series of this show, we welcome Alice Krige, a renowned figure from Star Trek, who gained fame among sci-fi enthusiasts by portraying the Borg Queen in various franchise instalments such as First Contact, Voyager, Lower Decks, and Picard. Additionally, she graced our screens in Netflix’s The OA.

In the forthcoming installments, it remains undisclosed who Krige will portray specifically. However, she’ll be accompanied by newcomer Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, recognized for his roles as Townes in The Queen’s Gambit and DS Karl Weissman in Bodies.

The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

The summary for Season 2 of The Rig indicates that helicopters transported the remaining team from the Kinloch Bravo to a hidden offshore location referred to as the Stac. This facility is situated within the breathtaking yet perilous terrains of the Arctic Circle.

In this scenario, the stranded team faces both mental and bodily repercussions following the catastrophic tsunami wrecking their vessel, the Bravo. They are also grappling with a whirlwind of suspicions and internal corporate disputes, while encountering fresh perils rising from the mysterious abyss of the ocean.

The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

For the upcoming season 2, we have some exciting newcomers such as Ross Anderson from “The Last Kingdom”, Phil McKee from “Deadwater Fell”, and Johannes Roaldsen Fürst from “Hvite gutter”. Additionally, you’ll be happy to see many familiar faces returning.

Those include Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek, above), Rochenda Sandall (Criminal: UK, below), Owen Teale (Game of Thrones), Mark Addy (The Full Monty), Molly Vevers (The Spanish Princess), Abraham Popoola (Cruella), Nikhil Parmar (Foundation) and Stuart McQuarrie (Des).

The Rig unveils first look at season 2 as Star Trek and The Queen’s Gambit stars join Martin Compston

In a new development, it’s been revealed that David Macpherson, the original creator, is returning to write the script for the sequel. This upcoming installment is said to be set on an icy arctic glacier. Interestingly, John Strickland (known for Bodyguard) and Alex Holmes (renowned for The Letter for the King) will handle directing duties.

The Rig is available to stream on Prime Video. Season 2 coming soon.

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2024-10-25 13:33