Freddie Highmore Returns to TV in Prime Video Thriller 'The Assassin'

Freddie Highmore is leading a new action-thriller series called The Assassin, and the first trailer just dropped. The six-part show premieres July 25, 2025, on Prime Video. Highmore plays Edward, who finds out his mum Julie—played by Keeley Hawes—is a retired assassin. When her past catches up with her, they’re forced to leave their quiet life on a Greek island and go on the run across Europe.

As they move through different parts of Europe, more details about Julie’s past come out. There are questions about who Edward’s father is, and it’s clear they’re not just running from danger—they’re also dealing with things they haven’t talked about in years.

The series was created by Harry and Jack Williams, the team behind The Tourist and The Missing. The cast also includes Gina Gershon, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jack Davenport, and Richard Dormer.