Get ready to hop back in the Plymouth Barracuda and figure out some more crimes. Season 2 of Peacock’s smash-hit whodunnit seriesPoker Facehas begun filming. While plot details and a release window remain closely guarded, it is known that casino-worker-turned-mystery-solverCharlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne)will be returning for the second installment, and the series creator,Rian Johnson,is also back at the helm.
The news of filming came courtesy ofTony Tost,a director who is working on the second season ofPoker Face.“First day of filming season two ofPoker Face,” Tostwrote on social mediaalongside a photo of the show’s clapperboard. “Still counting my blessings that I’m getting to step in and help make a new season of one of my favorite shows.” In addition to starring, Lyonne will also be directing at least one episode of Season 2, as evidenced by her name on the clapperboard. She previously directed the eighth episode of Season 1, “The Orpheus Syndrome.”
Season 1 followed Charlie, who has a knack for figuring out when people are lying. Using these skills, Charlie traverses the United States helping to solve crimes, with each episode serving as a “case-of-the-week” serial similar to the classic 1970s showColumbo.The series became well-known for its massive ensemble of guest characters; this includesJoseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu,Adrien Brody, Dascha Polanco, S. Epatha Merkerson, Nick Nolte, Lil Rel Howery, Chloë Sevigny,and more. The final episode of Season 1 introducedClea DuVallas Charlie’s sister Emily, though it is unclear if she will play a major role in Season 2.
‘Poker Face’ Season 1 Is Highly Acclaimed
Season 1 ofPoker Faceis critically acclaimed and currently sits with a 98% critic score and 81% audience score onRotten Tomatoes. Season 1 garnereda slew of award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for Lyonne. She also received a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nomination for her performance. The show itself also earned a Critics' Choice nomination for Best Comedy Series. As a result of this success,Poker Facewasrenewed for a second seasonin February 2023, just a month after Season 1 dropped.
Nora ZuckermanandLilla Zuckermanserve asPoker Face’sshowrunners and executive producers, with Johnson directing and co-writing several episodes. Johnson also executive produced the show alongsideRam BergmanandNena Rodriguefor their T-Street Productions banner. Lyonne executive produces for her Animal Pictures banner alongside MRC andIain B. MacDonald.
No release window for Season 2 ofPoker Facehas been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
Poker Face
A drifter who lives life in the wind, Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) rides through the U.S. and happens into strange cases, from theft to murder, that she wants to solve at every stop she makes. The show is designed as a crime-of-the-week drama with special guests appearing throughout the season.
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