Sky have revealed a first look teaser for the highly anticipated return of Sky Original sci-fi thriller, The Lazarus Project, starring Paapa Essiedu. A riveting, propulsive and action-packed 8-part series, The Lazarus Project is a timely and affecting exploration of the desire to take charge of your own fate.

The Lazarus Project S2 will be available on Sky Max and streaming service NOW from Wednesday November 15th at 9pm on Sky Max.

When the world locks into a never-ending time loop that will ultimately end with the planet’s complete extinction, the Lazarus team must race against time to find a solution before humanity is wiped out forever. Among their number is resolute Lazarus agent, George (Paapa Essiedu), who’s been left in disgrace after betraying the organisation in the name of love.

George is determined to redeem himself and win back the trust of his friends, colleagues, and the love of his life. But when he discovers that the cause he’s fighting is more sinister than it appears, George begins to suspect that the only person he can really trust is himself.

The Lazarus Project is produced by the award-winning team at Urban Myth Films, in association with Sky Studios, and has been created and written by BAFTA nominated Joe Barton (Giri / Haji). Series one launched to critical acclaim in June 2022 going on to be Sky Max’s second biggest new scripted launch of the last two years, with a 28-day audience of 1.70m.

The epic, action packed second series is led by Emmy and BAFTA-nominated Pappa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), with Anjli Mohindra (Bodyguard), Charly Clive (Pure), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point), Rudi Dharmalingam (Wakefield), Caroline Quentin and Tom Burke (Strike) all reprising their roles.

Also joining the cast in the upcoming second series are Royce Pierreson (The Irregulars, The Witcher), Colin Salmon (Resident Evil, Limitless), Safia Oakley-Green (Sherwood), Lorne MacFayden (Vigil), Zoe Telford (Genius), Sam Troughton and James Atherton (Hollyoaks)

The Lazarus Project was commissioned by Sky Studios for Sky Max. Paul Gilbert is Commissioning Editor for Sky Studios. NBCUniversal Global Distribution handle international sales of the series on behalf of Sky Studios.