The BBC has released the first look at the second season of This City Is Ours, and star James Nelson-Joyce has shared an exciting update with fans. The stylish Liverpool crime drama will soon return to screens, and anticipation is high.
Teaser Trailer Released
James Nelson-Joyce thrilled fans by resharing the BBC's first look at the new season. The 37-year-old Scouser proved his leading man credentials with his role as conflicted gangster Michael Kavanagh in the hit drama's first season. The BBC confirmed the saga is only just beginning when the show was renewed for a second season. Fans eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Michael's battle with the Phelan crime family can now rejoice, as a teaser trailer for the second series has been released.
The short trailer features a soundtrack of I've Gotta Be Me by Sammy Davis Jr. and begins with Michael and his partner, Diana (Hannah Onslow), enjoying the foreign escape they fled to at the end of season one. However, this peaceful paradise is soon disrupted as Michael is drawn back into the crime underworld. Over a tense meeting, a cartel boss tells him that this is just the beginning of his nightmare.
Cast and Production
Season one stars Mike Noble, Julie Graham, Saoirse Monica-Jackson, and Jack McMullen are all visible in scenes that show tensions exploding across the new season. Scouser Shaun Evans has also joined the cast, as production of season two was pictured all across Liverpool over recent months. James reshared the trailer and confirmed it will arrive on screens in October.
Fans took to the comments to share their excitement. Kelly said: "Can not wait! Time to binge the 1st series again to get ready! X" Julie added: "Omg I am so excited for this." Kate commented: "Omg I can’t wait for this." Kim said: "Oh my god."
James Nelson-Joyce on the New Series
James was nominated for a Best Lead Actor award at the BAFTAs for his performance in the first season. The Scouser spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview on the red carpet and teased what is to come. He said there are "quite a few shocks" but remained tight-lipped about the storyline direction. This City Is Ours is part of Liverpool's cultural boom, and James was one of four actors nominated for Best Lead Actor who boast Merseyside heritage.
He told the occasion how proud he was to walk the red carpet at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. He said: "I am slightly overwhelmed to be here at the BAFTAs, it feels weird. I was in the car with my mum, dad and two sisters yesterday and my dad said 'from County Road to the BAFTAs lad' and I said 'I know, it is mad' but I am just very lucky. I saw my mum's face on the red carpet earlier when she saw Alan Carr, it is little moments like that. It is nice that I get to share and experience these moments with my family. If it weren’t for them I definitely would not be here."
On how Liverpool has shaped him, he said: "I am doing something people only dream of and I just feel lucky. You can’t ignore our city [Liverpool], we are from the greatest city in the world. They will try and hold us back and block us, but we always find a way through."
James outlined two things that have helped him break through as a successful actor: "We have a mentality in Liverpool of 'if you lock the door we will come through your window' and then there's Stephen Graham. Stephen Graham has opened the door for me and many other actors. He has held the door open on his way up to the very top. He has not forgotten about giving back and helping people. He gives advice on auditions and agents, I realise how lucky I was to be one of those people he looked out for."
This City Is Ours season two will arrive on screens in October.
