‘Bodyguard’ talks are "active" regarding a second series.
The BBC drama looks set to return to the small screen after a very successful first season, and it’s said the broadcaster’s senior management are "very keen" to continue with Jed Mercurio’s show.
RadioTimes.com quote an insider as saying: "It is very much on the cards and a decision could even be made this side of Christmas.
"Either way the BBC definitely wants another one and we are in active talks with [production company World Productions] about a new series."
‘Bodyguard’ was watched by more than 17 million over 28 days during its time on the BBC, making the programme the largest audience for a TV show that wasn’t a sporting or national event since 2010.
And actor Richard Madden – who played personal protection officer David Budd – recently confirmed he is set to start talks of his own regarding a second season.
He previously said: "I’m going to meet Jed in a couple of weeks, to have a chat and see what’s in his brilliant brain.
"So I’m like, what can happen next? You know, with David. Because he had a hell of a couple months there. Where do you go with this guy?"
But Richard admits he could see a ‘Bodyguard’ revival whereby all of the same actors return – including Keeley Hawes, who played Home Secretary Julia Montague in the drama – but play different parts, in a similar vein to US horror series ‘American Horror Story’.
He said: "I also thought, maybe it’s going to be like ‘American Horror Story’ where, in the second series, it’s a whole different incarnation of it, and I’m a royal and Keeley is on my protection team.
"And you get all the rest of the actors back, and we all do different things. But who knows what’s in Jed’s mind. I’m very keen to hear.
Bodyguard talks underway for series 2
