First look at BBC's 'SAS Rogue Heroes' series two from Steven Knight

Filming took place in Croatia and the UK.

By Gabriella Geisinger 18 Sep 2024

First look at BBC's 'SAS Rogue Heroes' series two from Steven Knight — David Stirling as Connor Swindells; Cr: BBC/Banijay Rights/Robert Viglasky

The BBC has released first-look images of Steven Knight's SAS Rogue Heroes series two, which filmed in Croatia and the UK.

The series is made by Kudos (a Banijay UK company) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in co-production with MGM+, and was originally inspired by Ben Macintyre’s book of the same name.

Season two begins in Spring 1943 with Paddy Mayne (played by Jack O'Connell) taking control of the SAS following David Stirling’s (Connor Swindells) capture.

Also returning alongside O’Connell and Swindells are Sofia Boutella as Eve Mansour and Dominic West as Dudley Clarke, alongside Theo Barklem-Biggs, Corin Silva, Jacob Ifan, Jacob McCarthy, Stuart Campbell, and Bobby Schofield.

New to the cast are The Great's Gwilym Lee as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment; Happy Valley's Con O’Neill appearing as General Montgomery; Mark Rowley; Jack Barton; Stuart Thompson; Paolo De Vita; Anna Manuelli; Edward Bennett; and Matteo Franco.

Series two is directed by Stephen Woolfenden, with Stephen Smallwood returning as producer. The series is executive produced by Karen Wilson, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd and Martin Haines for Kudos, and Nick Lambon for the BBC.

Services were provided by UK's Bare Arms, military advisers; Cohort Film Services for armoury services; Dynamic International Freight Services, Production Copier Company for equipment and services; Representation Upson Edwards; and Set Medics served as the medical provider.

Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell). (Image: BBC/Banijay Rights/Dino Sertovic)