Black Doves Season 2 Starring Keira Knightley Starts Production in London

Netflix has confirmed filming has begun for Black Doves season 2. The core cast from season 1 are back as well as some new faces. Our expectation is this will release for Christmas 2026.

Who’s back in Black Doves season 2 and what’s the story

From the press release linked above, we learn:

In Season 2, Helen (Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organization she serves, the Black Doves. But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband, Wallace (Andrew Buchan), preparing to become prime minister, she’s walking a more treacherous line than ever. 

As Helen’s enigmatic handler, Mrs. Reed (Sarah Lancashire), is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves, Helen is reunited with her best friend, Sam (Ben Whishaw). The once high-end triggerman is now reduced to lonely drinks in Soho bars and low-rate hits. As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponised, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything

Also returning from Season 1 are Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey, and Molly Chesworth.

Who has been added to the cast

New cast include:

Ambika Mod (One Day) as Laila, an acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent sent to help Helen on a mission

Babou Ceesay (Alien: Earth) as Mr. Conteh, a Black Doves executive with suspicious motivations

Sam Riley (Firebrand) as Patrick, an emissary from a mysterious organisation who offers Sam a lifeline

Neve Campbell (Scream, The Lincoln Lawyer) as Cecile Mason

Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049) as Katia Chernov

Goran Kostic (Canary Black, Ant-Man and the Wasp) as Alexi Chernov

Samuel Barnett (Lee) as Jerry.

We expect more news next year once filming completes.