Joe and Anthony Russo’s Citadel series is expanding its reach with an Indian installment currently in the works. Titled Citadel: Honey Bunny, the brand-new show has also received an official release date. Moreover, Bollywood mainstays Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have been cast to play the leading roles.
Prime Video’s Citadel Universe expands with Honey Bunny in November 2024
Citadel: Honey Bunny is set to become the third entry in the ever-growing Citadel universe alongside an Italian adaptation named Citadel: Diana. The Indian series will be helmed by the talented directorial duo of Raj & DK. Interestingly, the much-anticipated spin-off is executive produced by the Russo brothers’ AGBO.
The global release date for Citadel: Honey Bunny has been confirmed to be November 7, 2024. Meanwhile, its Italian counterpart is set to debut on October 10, 2024.
Honey Bunny’s release date was announced by Prime Video in a recently organized fan event in Mumbai, India. The entertainment giants also unveiled a teaser trailer for the series at the gathering. Taking place in a 1990s setting, the Varun Dhawan and Samantha-led series will fuse elements of a spy action thriller with a love story.
Check out the teaser here:
While revealing the release date, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Original Content at Prime Video India, also gave his two cents on the show’s plot. “The fictional series will take the audience back to the genesis of this international clandestine spy-agency,” he said.
Project heads Raj & DK also expressed their excitement regarding their forthcoming venture. They further explained the series to be a “swashbuckling blend of gritty, fast-paced action and compelling drama with exceptional performances.”
Alongside the two spin-off series, Citadel Season 2 is also expected to begin its production phase later this year. Joe Russo will be in charge of directing the sequel, which stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden.