After a long wait of three years, The Night Of Season 2 may be returning with another thrilling crime drama. The debut season of the series became an instant hit and in no time fans started asking for more. The Night Of is a Crime Drama miniseries inspired by the British drama Criminal Justice. The series debuted on HBO on July 10, 2016. And fans can’t be more excited as HBO has asked creators to come up with a sequel.
The Night Of received a lot of praise for its debut season. It was critically acclaimed. Apart from the massive fan following and viewership, it also received several awards. The series received five Emmys. Moreover, Riz Ahmed won the Outstanding Leas Actor for the show. Apart from Emmy’s, The Night Of got received a large viewership, and the show-makers expect the same from the sequel as well.
What The Lead Star Of The Show Is Saying?
Recently, the star of the show, John Turturro, expressed his enthusiasm for the series. He said that the role is very interesting. According to Turturro, his character offered something vibrant. Therefore, the actor is looking forward to the new season of the show.
The Night Of Season 2: Expected Cast
The cast of ‘The Night of’ will bring some new faces in its sequel. The new case will explore some new as well as a few old cast members. However, an official confirmation is yet to be made. One thing is sure John Turturro will be reprising his role of John Stone.
The other beloved actor Riz Ahmed as Nasir Khan might also be present in the following installment. Some of the other expected cast members include Michael K. Williams as Freddy Knight. Jeannie Berlin as Helen Weiss. Glenne Headly as Alison Crowe and Frank L. Ridley as Jerry. Apart from the old favorites, fans will be excited to see some new faces in the crime drama.
The Night Of Season 2: What Can Possibly Happen?
In the previous season of the night of, John Stone took one of the most significant cases of his career. In that case, he defended a Pakistani- American college student, Riz Ahmed. Riz was under the accusation of murdering a girl after the one-night stand. She was from the Upper-West side of New York.
In the upcoming season, there might be a new case. If so, the main focus will be on John Stone. He is going to take up another crime mystery. There is also a possibility that the old case might reveal any hidden aspects. The audience looks forward to the upcoming season.
Other Shows HBO Is Planning To Renew
HBO is planning a return of some of its old shows. Along with The Night Of HBO is also reviving old hit Big Little Lies. According to the lead actor of The Night Of, John Turturro, the show has some new ideas.
The Night Of Season 2: Release Date
The HBO programming president, Casey Bolys, said that they were open to an idea of ‘The night of’ season 2. Steven Zaillian is the writer of the series. According to Casey, “Steve is a little bit like Larry David; he will come to us when he’s ready.” He trusts Stevan for his work and wants to give him time and space.