Amazon Prime Video today announced its original dramatic series Sneaky Pete will return for its second season on Friday, March 9, with the debut of a new trailer for Season 2. The critically acclaimed Prime Original, a co-production with Sony Pictures Television Studios, revolves around a con man, Marius (Giovanni Ribisi,Avatar) who left prison only to find himself hunted by the vicious gangster he once robbed. With nowhere else to turn, he took cover from his past by assuming the identity of his cellmate Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family.
In the new season, Marius is on the verge of starting fresh, when two thugs, believing he is Pete, threaten to kill the family unless he takes them to Pete’s estranged mother Maggie (Jane Adams, Showtime’sTwin Peaks) and the millions she stole from their mysterious employer. Now Marius must tread a dangerous line to find the elusive Maggie, protect the family, and keep up the Pete con, all while finagling a way to ditch the thugs and keep the money for himself. The trailer also reveals that the real Pete (Ethan Embry) has managed to escape from prison, by accident, which could mean he’s heading home. Here’s what Sharon Tal Yguado, Head of Scripted Series, Amazon Studios, had to say in her statement.
“After the tremendous critical and customer reception in its first season, we’re excited to debut another season ofSneaky Pete. Graham and his team have crafted a second season that really raises the stakes for Marius and everyone involved.”
During its series debut last year,Sneaky Petewas the second most streamed original scripted series on an opening day with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Customers can watch the first season online at Amazon.com/SneakyPete before the next season’s ten episodes air on March 9. TheAmazon seriesis also available on PrimeVideo.com for Prime Video members in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe.
Sneaky Peteis created by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and David Shore (The Good Doctor), with Cranston, Graham Yost (The Americans), James Degus (All The Way), Michael Dinner and Fred Golan (Justified) serving as executive producers. The series also stars Marin Ireland (Side Effects) as Julia Bowman, three-timeEmmy winnerMargo Martindale (The Americans) as Audrey Bernhardt, Shane McRae (Still Alice) as Taylor Bowman, Libe Barer (Parenthood) as Carly Bowman and Peter Gerety (Prime Suspect) as Otto Bernhardt.
