The Studioseason 2 renewal chances at Apple TV+ receive a promising response from co-showrunner Alex Gregory. Premiered this past March, Apple TV’s new satirical comedy series stars Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, the newly appointed president of the fictional film studio who struggles with the conflict between art and commerce.The Studio’s castalso includes Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn, alongside a slew of guest stars playing themselves, such as Martin Scorsese, Anthony Mackie, Ron Howard, Olivia Wilde, Zac Efron, and many more.
During a recent interview withThe Direct,co-showrunner Alex Gregory commented on the chances ofThe Studiobeing renewed for a second season. The co-showrunner says they are “hopeful [for a Season 2].” Asked what aspects of the film industry he would want to tackle in season 2, Gregory said they “might like to go overseas for something.” Read his full responses below:
I think we’d like to keep doing it indefinitely… Put it this way, I don’t think there are any plans for an end… I am hopeful [for a Season 2].
I think we might like to go overseas for something. I mean, there are all sorts of things to do, and there were full episodes written that got shelved in favor of other episodes. It’s, yeah, it is a business that has a lot of stories to tell, so we’re excited to see where we can take it.
What This Means For The Studio Season 2
Will It Be Renewed?
Since its premiere this past March,The Studiohas received rave reviewsfrom critics for itssharp Hollywood satire. But still,The Studioshows a deep reverence for the film industry and takes a stand for a better Hollywood, all of which is clever enough to win over even the most hardcore film enthusiasts. Halfway into its 10-episode first season at the time of writing,The Studiois sitting at a solid 96% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, coupled with a 69% audience score.
However, whetherThe Studiois renewed for a second season will likely be determined by its viewership numbers. Though there aren’t any official figures from Apple TV+, third-party sites indicate thatThe Studiois one of the most popular shows on streamingright now, in the vicinity ofThe Pitt,Adolescence,Daredevil: Born Again, and1923. It’s unclear whenThe Studio’s season 2 renewal might come, but in the case ofSeverance, one ofApple TV’s most popular shows, it wasn’t officially renewed for a third season until shortly after its season 2 finale.
Our Take On The Studio Season 2’s Chances
It Seems Inevitable
With a star-studded cast and rave reviews,The Studiohas firmly solidified itself as Apple TV’s next must-watch series afterSeverance. It would be very surprising if it wasn’t renewed for a second season, especially with how lenient Apple TV+ seems to be. Co-showrunner Alex Gregory seems confident thatThe Studiowill be renewed for a second season, and perhaps he is privy to some insider information. At this point, a season 2 announcement seems inevitable. After all, Hollywood loves a sequel.
