RTÉ are “keen” to make season three of the hit crime drama Kin happen but many “tricky issues” must be solved first.
The series, which was co-created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, first premiered on RTÉ back in 2021, and was quickly branded the “new Love/Hate”.
The show aired for two seasons with a stellar cast – including Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Charlie Cox, Ciarán Hinds, and Emmett J. Scanlan.
The popular drama charted the lives of the Dublin-based family the Kinsellas, who are embroiled in a gangland war.
While seasons three and four were commissioned following the success of the second series, when Bron Studios, the production company and financiers of Kin, filed for bankruptcy last July there were doubts about whether they would go ahead.
However, RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst said “everyone involved is keen to make it happen.”
Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I know that everyone involved is keen to make it happen. We certainly are.”
“But there are some tricky issues to get resolved first after one of the key international companies involved in its production and distribution last time declared bankruptcy.”
“But we are (committed). I was lucky enough to meet some of the cast, who are lovely and also keen.”
Another source told the publication: “It’s all down to the availability of the cast,” sharing the key issue for production.
“Charlie Cox (who plays Michael Kinsella) has just finished a rom-com with Zooey Deschanel in the US and his availability will be key.”
Last year, it was reported that a third season of Kin had been filmed in Ireland and that a fourth season had already been commissioned.
However, doubts were cast over the future of the show when Bron Studios, the production company and financiers of Kin, filed for bankruptcy last July.
Bron Studios cited the COVID-19 pandemic and dual union strikes as the overwhelming factors which led it to file for bankruptcy.
The production company’s CEO Aaron L. Gilbert said in a statement at the time: “Having explored many options for many months BRON had no choice but to take this step in light of its financial circumstances.”
“The last few years have been incredibly difficult for BRON, and things have only gotten more complicated over these past months.”
Late last year, the BBC acquired the rights to air the two seasons of Kin, sparking speculation the series could make a return with the backing of a major broadcaster.
After landing on Netflix and premiering in the BBC, the show has even more of a chance at a thrid series.
