Hitman action thriller latest TV show filmed in Wales

Towns and cities across Wales have formed the set of a new action thriller TV series.

Prisoner, starring Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim, tells the story of a former hitman who leaves his safe house in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, before his convoy is attacked by a drone and gunmen.

It is the second Sky Original drama filmed in Wales this year, following the crime series Under Salt Marsh which was largely shot across north-west Wales.

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the new show was a "great example of the wealth of talent and fantastic locations on offer" in Wales.

Rahim portrays Tibor Stone, a former hitman who agrees to travel from his safe house to London in order to testify in the trial of the leader of an organised crime group.

He is escorted by prison transport officer Amber Todd, played by Hoyle, but things start to spiral out of control when the convoy is ambushed.

The series was filmed in locations including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Port Talbot and Powys.

In one scene, Stone is transported across the Prince of Wales Bridge, while another was filmed in the Butetown Tunnel in Cardiff.

Countryside near Builth Wells, Powys, also features prominently throughout.

BBC Roath Lock Studios in Cardiff was the production base during the 17-week shoot.

In total, more than 120 local crew members worked on the production.

It is the latest show filmed in Wales, following the ITV drama Believe Me, Netflix's Havoc, with Tom Hardy, and House of Guinness, where north Wales doubled as Ireland for some scenes.

"I'm proud of our booming creative industries here in Wales," said Stevens.

"Sky's new thriller is another great example of the wealth of talent and fantastic locations on offer to production companies from across the world."