Netflix’s comedy series Leanne is returning for Season 2 this summer and some huge names have joined the cast.
Kristen Johnston as Carol and Leanne Morgan as Leanne
Fans of the beloved sitcom Leanne can gear up for another binge-fest soon.
Leanne Morgan’s bingeworthy comedy series, Leanne, is set to return for a second season this summer, with the star expressing how “so grateful” she feels about returning to Netflix. The Big Bang Theory producer, Chuck Lorre, who is behind the popular series that proved a massive hit with viewers, said of the show’s comeback: “Congrats to Leanne and the entire cast and crew.
“This has been an incredible journey that began with a visit to Knoxville, Tennessee. Leanne Morgan is the whole package. A comedic genius, a warm, loving human being, and an absolute joy to work with.”
Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Jayma Mays, Tim Daly, Graham Rogers, Hannah Pilkes, and Andrea Anders are all set to reprise their roles for the second season. Fresh faces are also joining Season 2 and here’s everything you need to know about the new series.
When is Leanne Season 2 out?
Leanne is making its Netflix comeback for a second season on August 27, with the sitcom’s latest run consisting of 10 episodes.
Fortunately for devotees, all 10 instalments will arrive simultaneously, allowing them to binge-watch to their hearts’ desire.
The second run is considerably more compact than the first, which featured 16 episodes, and it remains inspired by Leanne’s stand-up performances.
The sitcom chronicles Leanne’s journey as her world gets flipped upside down when her husband of 33 years unexpectedly walks out on her for another woman.
Throughout the series, “Leanne learns to embrace the chaos and finds strength, laughter, and hope in the most unexpected places”.
Who is joining the cast of Leanne Season 2?
Fresh faces include country music sensation and Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson.
The 34 year old country artist from Louisiana made her television debut in Yellowstone in 2022, taking on the role of Abbey.
She also has her own Netflix documentary chronicling her career, and made her big-screen debut in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him.
Actress and model Jaime Pressly is also joining the cast, best recognised for her portrayal of Joy Turner in the NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl.
Actor and comedian Billy Gardell, famous for Mike & Molly, has similarly signed up for the series, alongside accomplished film and theatre actress Tyne Daly.
Leanne season 2 arrives on Netflix on August 27.