BBC Three has confirmed that it has asked writer Ryan J Brown to create a second series of the comedy horror Wreck.

The news follows swiftly on from the conclusion of the first series.

The BBC says: "After the dramatic events on The Sacramentum cruise liner, the Valorum corporation are out for blood - hunting down the gang who overthrew the ship. Jamie and Vivian have so far failed to expose the corporation's killer secret but our duo are determined to rally former shipmates and survive long enough to expose the next big thing in twisted entertainment. Things aren't always safer on dry land..."

Ryan J Brown comments: "I'm really thrilled to be serving up another slice of Wreck. We'll be back, bigger and bloodier in 2023. To have BBC Three's confidence in us reaffirmed is the best feeling. I've always had big plans for where our story could go and to fully realise that is an honour.

"At its heart Wreck is a story about a group of underdogs fighting back and achieving the impossible and in some ways it felt like that when making Series 1, our immense ambition meant we were up against it, but our cast and crew lead by our fearless director, Chris Baugh, powered through in an inspiring way. To see all of our hard work pay off is a privilege and I can't wait to do it again."

Baugh adds: "I'm delighted that Wreck is coming back for a second series. I am such a fan of Ryan's writing and can't wait to see where he takes this story. I'm very excited to see our incredible cast jump back into this unique world and I'm particularly proud that we are bringing the show back to Northern Ireland where we have a world class crew who put amazing work and creativity into the first season. It's a testament to everyone involved that BBC is showing such belief in the show. I can't wait to get started!"

Noemi Spanos from production company Euston Films says: "BBC Three greenlighting a second series at this early stage is such a testament to the incredible creative talent involved in making this show. I'm beyond thrilled the BBC see such potential in Wreck and I'm delighted Ryan J Brown and Chris Baugh will be paired up again to bring more unique twisted fun to our screens."

BBC Three controller Fiona Campbell concludes: "What a joy it's been to see Wreck sail onto BBC Three in all of its bloodcurdling brilliance. After that ending to Series 1 I'm delighted that we won't have to wait too long to find out what comes next for Jamie, Vivian and their fellow survivors of Quacky The Duck."

Series 2, which will be made up of six 45 minute episodes, will be filmed and broadcast in 2023.

All the episodes from Series 1 are on BBC iPlayer