Scottish actor Richard Madden is set to star in the upcoming Prime Video thriller series *Trauma*, marking a return to London-based action drama. Madden, known for his breakout role as soldier-turned-protection officer David Budd in the 2018 BBC One series *Bodyguard*, will portray a former military operative confronting terrorists who seize control of a London hospital.

The new series centers on Madden’s character as he attempts to thwart the hostage situation and save the Prime Minister, echoing themes from *Bodyguard*, in which his character was tasked with protecting the Home Secretary, played by Keeley Hawes. This casting choice highlights Madden’s continued association with politically charged, high-stakes narratives set against the backdrop of the UK capital.

Following the international success of *Bodyguard*, Madden moved to Los Angeles to expand his career in film and television, appearing in projects such as Marvel’s *Eternals* and the espionage thriller series *Citadel*. With *Trauma*, he returns to television with a role that revisits his earlier portrayals of characters entangled in national security crises.

The production promises a blend of suspense and action as it explores themes of terrorism and political intrigue in a contemporary UK setting. As Madden assumes the role of a skilled former military man facing a tense hostage crisis, *Trauma* is expected to tap into the same intense narrative style that garnered acclaim for *Bodyguard* nearly a decade ago.

Details regarding the full cast and release date for *Trauma* have yet to be announced.