Entertainment

"Homeland" heading home to Israel

March 13, 2012 / 1:46 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Damian Lewis and Claire Danes in a scene from "Homeland." Showtime

(CBS/AP) JERUSALEM - Showtime's hit series "Homeland" is heading home - to Israel.

The network says its Golden Globe-winning thriller will film part of its second season in Israel. The show is adapted from the Israeli drama "Prisoners of War."

Damian Lewis and Claire Danes star in the series, about an American soldier released from captivity in Iraq and a CIA officer who suspects him of being an al-Qaida turncoat. It is one of several American TV shows inspired by Israeli programs in recent years.

Showtime says "Homeland" is its highest-rated new drama series ever.

Small parts of the first season were also shot in Israel. Showtime spokeswoman Chloe Comins said Tuesday that most of the second season will again be shot in Charlotte, N.C.

The second season of "Homeland" will premiere on Sept. 30.