'The Beast In Me' Renewed For Season 2 With Claire Danes Reprising Role
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Key Points:
- Netflix has ordered a second season of the limited series The Beast In Me, with Claire Danes returning as lead and executive producer, alongside writers/executive producers Howard Gordon and Daniel Pearle.
- Howard Gordon will share co-showrunner duties with Daniel Pearle for Season 2 and has signed an overall deal with Netflix to develop new series exclusively for the streamer.
- The first season, produced by 20th Television, was a critical and commercial success, debuting at #1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 and earning nine Emmy nominations, winning two, including a historic lead acting award for Matthew Rhys.
- Season 2 development is underway with casting for new leads progressing, and the show will now compete in Drama Series categories at awards shows, reflecting its transition from a limited series.
- Netflix executives praised the series’ global impact and performances, expressing excitement for the continuation of Aggie Wiggs’ story and the creative partnership with Howard Gordon.
