Hulu has dropped the official trailer for its highly anticipated action thriller series Paris Has Fallen, inspired by the blockbuster Has Fallen film franchise (Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Angel Has Fallen). The eight-episode series will premiere in its entirety on Friday, December 6, 2024, exclusively on Hulu.
A New Chapter in the Has Fallen Universe
Set against the backdrop of Paris, this adrenaline-fueled series follows protection officer Vincent (Tewfik Jallab) and street-smart MI6 operative Zara (Ritu Arya) as they race against time to thwart a terrorist attack on the city. What begins as a high-stakes mission to protect the French Minister of Defence at an embassy reception spirals into a deeper conspiracy, threatening not just one life but the fate of Paris itself.
Their enemy, the ruthless Jacob Pearce (Sean Harris), seems to be one step ahead at every turn, thanks to a possible mole within their ranks. As the duo battles to uncover the truth, Vincent and Zara must form an unlikely bond to outmaneuver Pearce and prevent the city from descending into chaos.
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The Paris Has Fallen trailer teases explosive action sequences, taut espionage drama, and the high-octane thrills fans of the Has Fallen franchise have come to expect, making this an unmissable series for action enthusiasts.
A Stellar Cast and Creative Team
The series features a talented cast led by Tewfik Jallab (The Bureau), Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), and Ana Ularu (Inferno). Supporting performances from Camille Rutherford, Jérémie Covillault, Emmanuelle Bercor, and Karl Collins add depth and intrigue to the gripping storyline.
Paris Has Fallen is brought to life by writer Howard Overman (Misfits, War of the Worlds), with Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps serving as producers for Urban Myth Films, a STUDIOCANAL company. Oded Ruskin (No Man’s Land) and Hans Herbots (The Serpent) direct the series, blending fast-paced action with psychological tension.
Gerard Butler, who starred in the original Has Fallen films, joins as an executive producer alongside Alan Siegel for G-BASE, ensuring the series remains true to the franchise’s roots.
A Franchise Legacy
The Has Fallen franchise, known for its heart-stopping action and global stakes, has grossed over $523 million worldwide. Paris Has Fallen expands the franchise into serialized storytelling, offering fans a deeper dive into the complex world of international espionage and terrorism.
Paris Has Fallen premieres with all eight episodes on Hulu Friday, December 6, 2024.
About Paris Has Fallen
Premiere Date: December 6, 2024
Genre: Action/Thriller Series
Season: 1
Episode Count: 8 (all-at-once)
Cast: Tewfik Jallab, Ritu Arya, Sean Harris, Ana Ularu, Camille Rutherford, Jérémie Covillault, Emmanuelle Bercor and Karl Collins.
Synopsis
When a terrorist group led by the villainous Jacob Pearce attacks a high-profile embassy reception, with the French Minister of Defence as their target, protection officer Vincent finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara to save the day. But when events take an increasingly dark turn, Vincent and Zara soon realize that the plan extends far beyond just one politician.
With suspicions that one of their colleagues in the security services is feeding information to Pearce, Vincent and Zara soon come to rely on each other more than either would have ever imagined. Increasingly isolated and with Pearce always one step ahead, can this unlikely pair stop Paris from falling to a man hell-bent on vengeance?
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