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Carey Mulligan Reveals Season 2 of "Beef" Will Be Different from the Emmy-Winning First Season
Filming for the Netflix Comedy-Drama Series Has Just Started
Actress Carey Mulligan, who stars in the Netflix comedy-drama series "Beef", has revealed that the upcoming second season will be different from the first. Mulligan, who played the role of Amy, made the comments during an interview at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27.
What’s Changed in Season 2?
Mulligan shared that "almost everything" is new in the upcoming season, but reassured fans that creator Lee Sung Jin is still "being brilliant". She jokingly added, "It’s a completely new story. If I say anything else, a laser beam will appear on my head. But it’s very exciting."
New Season, New Story
The second season of "Beef" will feature a new story, with a new cast of characters, including Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Youn Yuh-jung, and Song Kang-Ho. The new season will chronicle a young couple witnessing an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering a chain of events and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
Creator’s Vision
Creator Lee Sung Jin has been working on the script for season 2, which he described as "some of the best stuff I’ve ever read". He has been "constantly writing stuff down" for a potential season 2, and is excited to bring the new story to life.
Awards and Accolades
The first season of "Beef" was a critical and commercial success, earning eight Emmy wins, including awards for leading stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, as well as Jin for writing, directing, and overall outstanding limited or anthology series. The series also won numerous other awards, including four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Gotham Awards, two Film Independent Spirit Awards, two SAG Awards, and a PGA and WGA award.
Conclusion
With the start of filming, fans of "Beef" can expect a new and exciting season with a fresh story, new characters, and more of the same wit and humor that made the first season a hit. With such a talented cast and creators, it’s sure to be an entertaining ride.
FAQs
Q: What is the new season of "Beef" about?
A: The new season chronicles a young couple witnessing an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering a chain of events and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
Q: Who is part of the new cast?
A: The new cast includes Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Youn Yuh-jung, and Song Kang-Ho.
Q: When is the release date for season 2 of "Beef"?
A: A release date has not been announced yet.