BLINDSPOTTING Series Renewed For Season 2 at Starz

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Starz has announced the renewal of Blindspotting, the TV spin-off sequel based on the film, after the first season premiered in June.

The series centers on Ashley, played by Jasmine Cephas Jones, “who was nipping at the heels of a middle class life in Oakland until Miles, her partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she’s forced to move in with Miles’ mother and half-sister.” Jones is joined in the cast by Benjamin Earl TurnerAtticus WoodwardJaylen Barron, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, and Helen Hunt.

Rafael Casal, who co-created the series with Daveed Diggs, plays Miles in addition to serving as showrunner.

Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO at Starz, said of the renewal:

“The award-worthy artistry and creativity that Rafael, Daveed and the entire Blindspotting team poured into the series took the comedy genre to a new level and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for season two. The series deservedly garnered critical acclaim and is a wonderful example of our programming mandate focused on unique, authentic stories by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.”

Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs issued the following statement:

“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for season one and have been hard at work for the last few months crafting the next chapter of this Bay story. We are so excited to bring the next season to life with the incredible artistry of our cast and crew, and our partners Starz and Lionsgate. They done fucked around and gave us more runway, so welcome back to the ordeal.”

Are you looking forward to a second season of Blindspotting?

via: Deadline

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