A Discovery of Witches: Tom Hughes set to play Kit Marlowe in season 2
A Discovery of Witches adds Tom Hughes to the season 2 cast for a pivotal role.
Novel fans will be excited to hear the latest casting for the Deborah Harkness adaptation. Deadline reported today that Tom Hughes has officially joined A Discovery of Witches to play Kit Marlowe in season 2.
Christopher Marlowe, known as Kit to his friends, becomes a major supporting character in the second novel, Shadow of Night. Kit has an interesting background: he’s a demon, a poet, and one of Matthew’s best friends.
Season 2 of A Discovery of Witches will pick up with Matthew (Matthew Goode) and Diana (Teresa Palmer) in their pursuit to find the Book of Life. The finale ended on a cliffhanger, with the two seemingly preparing to timewalk to a different era but we don’t actually see it happen. However, AMC confirmed the second season will see the two travel through Elizabethan London to continue their hunt for a book and find a teacher for Diana.
Tom Hughes issued a statement regarding his excitement to step into the fantastical series. He joins another new cast member, Adelle Leonce, for the season 2 adventure.
"“I’m looking forward to stepping into Deborah’s fantastical world to play such a fascinating man as Kit Marlowe. With a rich history to draw from, Kit’s darkness and mercurial nature will be a delight to delve in to.”"
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Returning cast members include Owen Teale, Alex Kingston, Lindsay Duncan, Valarie Pettiford, Edward Bluemel, Trevor Eve, Gregg Chillin, Aiysha Hart, and Malin Buska.
There is no word yet when the second season will debut in the United States and whether it will premiere on AMC Premuim first before moving to AMC’s regular programming like season 1.
What do you think of Tom Hughes’ casting? Do you think he makes a good Kit Marlowe on A Discovery of Witches? Be sure to tell us in the comment section below!