The Hire 2001

BMW Films presents "The Hire", a series of nine short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002, with a ninth short film following in 2016. A form of branded content, all nine short films feature popular filmmakers from across the globe, star Clive Owen as the "Driver", and highlight the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.

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    Specials

    1970

    6 episodes

    Specials of The Hire premiered on -.

    As part of the BMW short film series, behind the scene specials were released - these include an insight into the driving techniques and stunt work, and a making of along with B-roll, which shows the production process and features interviews with cast and crew.

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    Season 1

    2001

    5 episodes

    Season 1 of The Hire premiered on April 26, 2001.

    This season includes the short films Ambush, Chosen, The Follow, Star, and Powder Keg.

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    Season 2

    2002

    3 episodes

    Season 2 of The Hire premiered on October 3, 2002.

    This season includes the short films Hostage, Ticker, and Beat the Devil.

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    Season 3

    2016

    1 episodes

    Season 3 of The Hire premiered on October 23, 2016.

    BMW Films has resurrected the series 15 years after the original production wrapped, with Clive Owen returning to reprise his role as the driver in the short film "The Escape".