Clone High release date, trailer, what to expect, and more details

The second season/revival of the popular animated comedy series, Clone High, is expected to premiere on Max on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3.01 am ET, as per CinemaBlend. The quirky series focuses on high school clones of various historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi, among many others, who are dealing with various problems pertaining to teenage and adolescence during the 20th century.

The series has attracted controversy as well as praise for its portrayal of revered leaders and world icons. It has a strong cult following and is regarded as one of the boldest and most unique adult animated shows of recent times.

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Max's new Clone High trailer promises more fun and adventure

The trailer for the new Clone High series briefly depicts several hilarious events set to unfold in the highly anticipated sophomore season. The trailer maintains the first season's vibrant and cheerful tone, which fans will absolutely love.

Overall, viewers can expect another thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking season that further delves deep into the minds of some of history's greatest names in a different time period, providing more insights into their thinking. Here's the official synopsis of the show, according to Warner Bros. Discovery:

''This modern refresh of the Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso,” “Cougar Town”, “Scrubs”) hit series CLONE HIGH is set at a high school for clones of historical figures.''

The description further states:

''After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.''

Based on the official synopsis and trailer, the series is expected to live up to its original in terms of the overall tone as well as its thematic ambitions.

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A quick look at Clone High cast

The adult animated series features Will Forte, who voices the character of Abe Lincoln, a clone of former American president Abraham Lincoln. Abe is known to have a complicated and awkward personality. He loves the former US president and admires him deeply but believes that he may not be able to do justice to his legacy and reputation.

Forte's performance is one of the show's biggest highlights, as his voice perfectly captures his character's awkwardness and quirkiness. Viewers can expect him to continue to deliver another fine performance in the upcoming revival.

Apart from Clone High, Will Forte is known for his performances in numerous other shows and films, like MacGruber, Good Boys, and 7 Days in Hell, among many more. Starring alongside Chris Miller as JFK, Phil Lord as Principal Dr. Sinnamon J. Scudworth, and many more.

The show has a distinct visual style and incorporates several fascinating themes like social issues, the environment, politics, and history, among others. It has garnered critical acclaim thanks to its strong writing and humor.

You can watch Clone High on HBO Max on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.