The streaming service Prime Video has acquired the rights to the upcoming six-part action thriller series Embassy in six major territories. The deal brings together a star-studded cast including Anna Kendrick, Sam Heughan (known for Outlander), and Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. The series is currently filming and is scheduled to debut in 2027.
The geopolitical thriller follows Layla (played by Anna Kendrick), a sharp American diplomat working at the U.S. Embassy in London. When armed mercenaries storm the building, she faces a difficult decision: protect the U.S. Ambassador (played by J.K. Simmons) or follow his orders to help a high-value asset escape. As the situation becomes more complicated, Layla must trust her instincts and accept help from her ex-fiancé, a British SAS soldier named Connor Wright (played by Sam Heughan), during the tense hours before a military extraction team arrives.
Streaming Rights Secured for Six Territories
Prime Video has locked down the distribution rights for Embassy in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Australia, and New Zealand. The series comes from production companies AGC Television, Ascendant Fox, and Turbine Studios. AGC International will handle global sales for other regions. The Prime Video UK acquisitions team licensed the show for Amazon.
The series is currently filming on location in Cologne, Germany and London, UK. Production began in early 2026, with a target release window of 2027. An exact premiere date has not been announced yet.
Full Cast Details for the Action Thriller
Alongside the three lead stars, Embassy has brought on a strong supporting cast of international actors. The additional cast includes:
- Luke Treadaway
- James Murray
- Katie McGrath
- Alexander Karim
- Lydia Leonard
- Natalie Mendoza
- Stephen Odubola
- Aleksandar Jovanovic
- Mitya Savelau
- Hasan Akil
Creative Team Behind the Series
Embassy comes from writer and creator Rom Lotan, who also serves as an executive producer. The series is directed by John Strickland (known for Bodyguard and The Rig) and Christian Alvart (Pandorum, Dogs of Berlin). The executive producer team includes Hester Ruoff, Bart Ruspoli, Matt Mitchell, Daniel Hetzer, Jakob Neuhausser, Justin Thomson, David Tanner, and Stuart Ford of AGC Studios.
Story Details: A High-Stakes Diplomatic Crisis
The official logline from Prime Video describes the tense situation at the heart of Embassy. When armed attackers take over the U.S. Embassy in London, diplomat Layla must choose between protecting Ambassador Elliot Ashford or carrying out his risky order to extract a valuable asset held inside the building. A larger conspiracy is uncovered as Layla races against time. She reluctantly teams up with her ex-fiancé, Connor Wright, a battle-hardened British SAS soldier, to survive the hours before military extraction arrives.
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Production Update and Filming Locations
Production is actively moving forward on Embassy. The six-episode series began filming in early 2026 at locations in Cologne, Germany and London, England. The show is produced by AGC Television, with Ascendant Fox and Turbine Studios co-producing. Rom Lotan and John Strickland serve as executive producers alongside the production teams from these studios.
The series represents a major investment by Prime Video in premium international content, bringing together top talent from the United States and the United Kingdom. Sam Heughan takes on this new role after the conclusion of Outlander, while Anna Kendrick continues her work in television following her directorial debut Woman of the Hour.
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