IN IMAGES. Fun at FOX - 10 photos of the press screening of the second season premiere of the drama series, Deep State, at the FOX Africa headquarters in Johannesburg.

Besides old Palpy, the people working at FOX Networks Group Africa's headquarters are also greeted every day when they walk in at work by a Stormtrooper (it's amazing!).

This was also the case for the media covering television, when journalists and TV critics on Wednesday visited the swanky FOX Africa head office in Illovo, Johannesburg for the advance press screening of the second season of the spy drama series Deep State.

FNG Africa on Wednesday held a press screening for the second season of Deep State at its Johannesburg headquarters, the place from where FOX Africa looks after its myriad brands, channels and content available across the African continent ranging from Deep State to National Geographic, and from Empire and FOX Life to FOX Sports, The Simpsons and a lot more.

The second season of Deep State will start on Wednesday 15 May at 20:45 on FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131 / Cell C black 201) with the gripping espionage drama telling a new story(and a backstory filling in some great character context to the first season).

Filmed entirely in South Africa (Cape Town, doubling as Washington D.C. and some other locales), Morocco and London, the story picks up after something happens to three US special forces in Mali.

The United States is supposedly there to support the Malians in their fight against terrorism, however, all is not as it seems.

As the story progresses, viewers will realise that their activity is underpinned by the so-called "deep state" and forms part of a cover for the new "gold rush" - the goal to beat China in the race for Africa's natural resources.

The second season of Deep State is all about the first dirty war for clean energy.

Here are some photos of the Deep State media day press screening on Wednesday.

FOX Networks Group renews new spy drama series, Deep State, for a second season before its debut on FOX.

FOX Networks Group has renewed its new spy drama series, Deep State with Mark Strong, for a second season of 8 episodes before its debut on FOX today in the United Kingdom and starting next week on FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131 / Cell C black 201) in South Africa and Africa on 11 April at 21:00.

Deep State with actor Mark Strong, known from the Kingsman films, plays Max Easton in Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa's first regional scripted series commission for the Europe and Africa territory and is produced by Red Arrow's Endor Productions with 8 hour-long episodes with the story that is set in Britain, the United States, Iran, Lebanon and France.

Max is an ex-spy whose past comes back to haunt him as he returns to the field to avenge the death of his estranged son Harry (Joe Dempsie). Max soon discovers there is much more at stake, as he finds himself at the heart of a covert intelligence war and immersed in a widespread conspiracy to profit from the spread of chaos in the Middle East.

"We are thrilled that as the first season of Deep State launches, we also have a greenlight for season two. The team at Fox Networks Group, Europe & Africa have been the most supportive of partners and we look forward to our next adventure together," says Hilary Bevan Jones, the executive producer at Endor Productions in a statement.

Diego Londono, the chief operating officer (COO) for Fox Networks Group for Europe & Africa says "The team at Endor have produced a brilliant and compelling new series for us, which has been getting tremendous feedback from both our pay-TV partners and buyers alike".

"As audiences across the globe begin on their Deep State journey, we're delighted to demonstrate our commitment to both this thrilling new drama and to commissioning regional stories that can entertain audiences around the world, in line with our rich Hollywood heritage."

Fox Networks Group's new spy drama thriller, Deep State, with Mark Strong, will start on FOX in South Africa and Africa on 11 April a week after the United Kingdom.

Fox Networks Group's first scripted drama series for the United Kingdom and Africa, the spy thriller, Deep State will start on FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131 / Cell C black 201) on 11 April at 21:00, with the Deep State trailer that remains blocked for Africa and South African viewers although the show has been specifically made for South Africa and Africa as well, as part of the pan-regional territory that Deep State has been commissioned and made for.

Deep State will start on 5 April in the United Kingdom, with actor Mark Strong, known from the Kingsman films, plays Max Easton in Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa's first regional scripted series commission for the Europe and Africa territory.

Deep State is produced by Red Arrow's Endor Productions with 8 hour-long episodes with the story that is set in Britain, the United States, Iran, Lebanon and France.

Fox Networks Group Content Distribution hold the exclusive global distribution rights for the series, working in partnership with FNG Europe & Africa. 

Max is an ex-spy whose past comes back to haunt him as he returns to the field to avenge the death of his estranged son Harry (Joe Dempsie). Max soon discovers there is much more at stake, as he finds himself at the heart of a covert intelligence war and immersed in a widespread conspiracy to profit from the spread of chaos in the Middle East.

Max enters into a very dangerous game, as powerful corporations show that they're willing to do anything to preserve their reputation and bury their secrets.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Deep State to our schedules in April. As FNG’s first regionally scripted commission, Deep State is built on our Hollywood heritage and we’re so proud of what we’ve created alongside the talented team at Endor Productions,” says Jeff Lord, the senior vice president for content development at Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa in a statement.

Fox Networks Group releases the first teaser trailer for its new Deep State spy thriller drama series with Mark Strong made for the UK and Africa - but blocks it for Africa.

Fox Networks Group has unveiled the first teaser trailer of its first scripted drama series, the spy thriller, Deep State that will start on FOX in the United Kingdom on 5 April, with as as yet unconfirmed date for FOX in South Africa and Africa.

Actor Mark Strong, known from the Kingsman films, plays Max Easton in Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa's first regional scripted series commission for the Europe and Africa territory.

The Deep State trailer has been blocked on YouTube for South Africa and Africa  - part of the pan-regional territory that Deep State has been commissioned and made for.

So far there's been no announcement from Fox Networks Group Africa (FNG Africa) on whether Deep State will be rolling out on FOX (DStv 125 / StarSat 131 / Cell C black 201) on 5 April as well, or at some later date.

Deep State is produced by Red Arrow's Endor Productions with 8 hour-long episodes with the story that is set in Britain, the United States, Iran, Lebanon and France.

Deep State revolved around Max Easton (Mark Strong), an ex-spy whose past comes back to haunt him when he’s summoned away from his new life in the Pyrenees by George White, the head of a covert MI6/CIA team called “The Section”.

Max is convinced to return to the field to avenge the death of his estranged son Harry, but the stakes are soon raised when Max finds himself at the heart of a covert intelligence war - immersed in a widespread conspiracy to profit from the spread of chaos in the Middle East.

Max enters into a dangerous game as powerful corporations demonstrate that they are willing to go to great lengths to protect their reputation and bury their secrets. With such a strong undercurrent of corruption, who can Max trust and who is telling the truth?

“We’re thrilled to welcome Deep State to our schedules. As FNG’s first regionally scripted commission, Deep State is built on our Hollywood heritage and we’re so proud of what we’ve created alongside the talented team at Endor Productions,” says Jeff Lord, the senior vice president for content development at Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa in a statement.

“We can’t wait for audiences to experience the show and only hope they love it as much as we do.”

Deep State executive producer Hilary Bevan Jones says “Deep State is an exhilarating and emotional thriller underscored by an intensely topical and relevant subject matter and we’re excited to unveil the first trailer and new images in anticipation of the series launch.”