Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the revival of the cult series and introduced the new hosts of the upcoming season of the popular motoring show The Grand Tour. Heirs Jeremy Clarkson, Richarda Hammond i Jamesa Mays they became Francis Bourgeoisa well-known train enthusiast and engineer, and James Englishman i Thomas Hollandthe duo behind the successful YouTube channel Throttle House. The new season will consist of six episodes filmed in locations around the world, including Angola, Malaysia and California.
Studio Lambert, known for successful projects such as The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge, is responsible for the production of the new era of the series, but the executive producer of The Grad Tour remains the one who also worked with legendary British presenters. Andy Willman. Although there has been a lot of speculation lately about the names of the new hosts, the production focused on finding “chemistry” that could inherit the decades-old dynamic of the original cast. Wilman expressed satisfaction with the selection, stressing that the new presenters possess passion and knowledge, but also authenticity, different from that of their predecessors.
Engineering knowledge and humor
Francis Bourgeois, although best known to the general public as a train spotter with an audience of millions on social networks, has a degree in mechanical engineering and experience working at Rolls-Royce. His ability to recognize cars solely by the sound of the engine will bring a new technical dimension to the team. Bourgeois himself commented wittily on his new appointment, comparing filling in for his predecessors to running in oversized rubber boots – unusual at first, but potentially very interesting for viewers.
The rest of the team consists of Thomas Holland and James Engelsman, who have spent a decade making car movies. Holland, an automotive journalist and amateur racing driver based in Canada, specializes in high-performance vehicles, while Engelsman brings a uniquely enthusiastic approach. Their previous work on the Throttle House channel is characterized by sharp humor and a specific style of reviewing, which they will try to transfer to the new format within the franchise.
Six new episodes
The new season promises a return to the roots of the series through a combination of humor and pure love for cars. Spectators can expect challenging terrain, such as crossing the Angolan desert in racing cars, exploring Malaysian car culture and testing the latest American sports models. The production emphasizes that the new presenters are not trying to be mere copies of the previous trio, but bring their own energy and opinions. The series will premiere on Prime Video later this year.