Summary

  • Idris Elba is open to returning for a possible second season of Hijack, but he has one requirement - he doesn't want another hijacking storyline.
  • Hijack season 2 has not been confirmed yet, but Apple TV+ and the fans have shown interest in the show, with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • The story details for Hijack season 2 are unknown at this time, but Elba is interested in seeing Sam Nelson in a new adventure, not a repeat of the first season's story.

Hijack season 2 is a possibility now that the breakout Apple TV Plus thriller has ended, and Idris Elba has said he is more than interested in returning to the role in a second season. The first season of the Apple TV Plus saw Elba play Sam Nelson, a corporate business investigator who ended up on a plane going from Dubai to London that was hijacked by organized crime members acting as terrorists. Sam then has to find a way to negotiate a peaceful landing before things spiral out of control while assassins in the ground are taking out several people involved. Combining Idris Elba with a high-octane action premise is a clear fit, so much so that there was already intrigue in Hijack season 2 before season 1 had concluded.

It seems a little strange to have a Hijack season 2 without repeating what happened in the first season. As movies like Taken and Die Hard proved, it is possible to have the exact same stories play out, but with different touches and repositionings such as location or a new antagonist. However, when it comes to Hijack, that can't happen if Apple TV Plus wants to see a second season with Idris Elba involved. The actor had one requirement for his return to the role of Sam Nelson for a second season — and that was not to have another hijacking in the follow-up. With that in mind, here is all the Hijack season 2 news for a possible second season.

Hijack Season 2 Recent News

Idris Elba as Sam in Hijack epsiode 3

The most recent Hijack season 2 news comes thanks to a quote from the show's co-creator Jim Field Smith, talking about the possibility of the sequel. Smith co-created the Apple TV Plus series with George Kay, and he said that there is always a chance for a second season, saying "Never say never on anything." He also praised Idris Elba's performance as Sam Nelson. Elba himself said that he would love to return as Sam, but he wanted it to be a different story and wouldn't want it to be another hijacking, so it wouldn't become the same story with a different location. Smith agreed with that idea.

"I think Sam as a character is really compelling, I think the way Idris portrays him is really compelling, and I think it would always be interesting to see how he would react in other situations, of course... Right now we’re just sort of enjoying seeing how the world’s reacting to it."

The good news is that the response has been great from critics, but the one downfall is that fans are not as into the show as Apple TV Plus might want when considering a sequel. On Rotten Tomatoes, critics certified Hijack Fresh with an 87% rating. Fans have been lukewarm, with it sitting at only 66 percent on Rotten Tomatoes with over 500 ratings. The first season ended with Sam making a deal with Stuart to land the plane and everything ended well for the passengers. Getting in the middle of another situation like this seems unrealistic, but maybe Sam could get called in to help. For Hijack season 2, never say never.

Hijack Season 2 is Not Confirmed

Idris Elba in Hijack episode 2

Hijack season 2 is not confirmed to return to Apple TV Plus. However, Idris Elba has kept the door open for a possible return to the franchise, as long as it isn't about another hijacking. Elba said that Apple loves the show and with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, it seems that the fans like it too. Elba said its "a good sign" but the story needs to be right to bring him back to the character.

Hijack Season 2 Cast

idris elba as sam in hijack in an airplane seat

When it comes to the Hijack season 2 cast, there is only one person that would likely return for the movie. That is Idris Elba as Sam Nelson. Sam was simply a corporate business negotiator onboard an air flight that saw hijackers take over the plane. As Elba pointed out, Sam is not a police officer and the skills he used to help try to stop the hijacking situation definitely aren't in the toolkit of a stereotypical action hero. This unique selling point of the character definitely gives them mileage to return in other scenarios beyond plane hijackings.

The most recent Hijack season 2 news comes from Idris Elba himself. Elba was talking about his relationship with Apple TV+ and the chances of Hijack season 2. When it comes to Apple TV Plus, Elba said He loves Apple and there is going to be a future for him at the streaming service. "I think we’re gonna work together again, but we’re just not currently in a set up as official," Elba said (via Variety).

The problem, Elba went on to explain, is that he won't place restrictions on what kind of movies he makes, and he won't limit himself to a production deal with just Apple, so it will just have to be for specific projects. The bottom line for Idris Elba, it seems, is if Apple can create a good enough story for Sam Nelson in Hijack season 2 to warrant his return.

"What would be the acceptable scenario that he comes back? ... He’s not a cop — what would be the acceptable Sam Nelson return? And if I’m honest, I’m not sure. I’d like that, but I just don’t want to put him on another hijack. I’m open to that character coming back. I think if people were compelled to like the character, then I’m in."

Hijack Season 2 Story Details

Idris Elba sitting in his seat staring in Hijack

There is no word on what a Hijack season 2 story would be about. All that is known is that Elba said he wouldn't return if there was another hijacking. Instead, he wants to see Sam back in another adventure, but not a repeat of the first season's story. "He’s not a cop — what would be the acceptable Sam Nelson return? And if I’m honest, I’m not sure. I’d like that, but I just don’t want to put him on another hijack. I’m open to that character coming back."