Who’s Joining the Cast of “Paradise” Season 2? Check Out the Star-Studded Lineup
After taking the world by storm with its gripping first season, Hulu’s political thriller “Paradise” is back for Season 2, and it’s shaping up to be even more intense than before. Created by “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, the series became one of the buzziest shows of the year following its successful March 2025 finale. Now, with production already underway, the highly anticipated second season is adding some major names to its ensemble cast.
“Paradise” Season 1 Ending
The first season of Paradise left audiences on the edge of their seats with its dramatic cliffhanger, which saw Agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) leaving the bunker to search for survivors, including his wife. As production for Season 2 ramps up, the story will continue to unfold with even more high-stakes missions and new characters who will complicate the already tense situation.
“Paradise” Season 2 Casting
Among the new recurring players joining the show are Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty, whose roles have already been teased. Woodley will play a prominent survivor whose arc is connected to Collins’ mission, while Doherty will take on the role of Link, the leader of a biker gang.
Paradise has also recently added two more exciting names to its cast: Michael McGrady and Timothy Omundson. McGrady, known for his role in “The Perfect Couple”, and “Omundson”, famous for his work on “Psych”, are set to appear in recurring roles in the second season. This marks Omundson’s third collaboration with Dan Fogelman, having previously starred in “Galavant” and recurred on “This Is Us”.
Though official details about their characters remain under wraps, sources suggest that McGrady and Omundson’s arcs will be intertwined with Agent Collins’ mission, much like their fellow newcomers. McGrady is believed to be playing Geiger, a high-ranking member of Link’s biker gang, while Omundson will portray Chef, another gang member. Their involvement signals that Paradise will continue to delve into the dangerous world outside the bunker, where survival is no longer guaranteed.
The addition of McGrady and Omundson further strengthens the already star-studded cast of “Paradise”, which includes Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, and Percy Daggs IV. With the second season’s production well underway, fans can expect even more suspense and intrigue as these characters’ stories unfold.
“Paradise” Season 2 promises to be a thrilling continuation of the show’s exploration into political intrigue, survival, and human complexity. With a talented cast and the quick production turnaround, the series is poised to build on the success of its first season and deliver an unforgettable new chapter. Stay tuned for more updates as Paradise’s second season develops and new cast announcements roll in. The journey is far from over, and the stakes have never been higher. “Paradise” is streaming now on Hulu. Deadline first reported the news.
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