EXCLUSIVE: Peacock’s Poker Face continues to stack up additional stars for Season 2 with the addition of Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave), Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), John Cho (Searching), Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), and Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) in guest starring roles. Details regarding their characters are under wraps, fueling excitement among fans eager for the new season.
These newcomers join an already impressive lineup of previously announced guest stars, including Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumail Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, Kathrine Narducci, Cynthia Erivo, BJ Novak, Margo Martindale, John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, Awkwafina, Corey Hawkins, Simon Rex, and Method Man.
From creator, writer, director, and executive producer Rian Johnson, Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series that follows Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes that she can’t help but solve.
Season 1 premiered on Peacock in 2023 and garnered significant acclaim, earning four Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne. Furthermore, Peacock celebrated its first Emmy win for Judith Light’s Outstanding Guest Actress Performance in a Comedy Series. Showrunner Tony Tost serves as executive producer for Season 2 alongside Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, Adam Arkin, Nora Zuckerman, and Lilla Zuckerman.
Poker Face marks T-Street’s Johnson and Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC, with Lyonne’s production banner Animal Pictures involved as well. Lyonne will again direct in Season 2, ensuring fans can expect the same creative flair that has already captivated audiences. As a notable addition, Justin Theroux’s participation is sure to enhance the star-studded cast and add further intrigue to the upcoming season, making it a must-watch for mystery lovers.
