UnPrisoned Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on July 17, 2024. The off-beat comedy television series premiered its first season in March 2023 and received favorable reviews from fans.
UnPrisoned saw Kerry Washington (known for her role as Olivia Pope in Scandal) slip into the role of Paige Alexander, a marriage therapist, and a single mother. The first season revolved around Paige's father Edwin (Delroy Lindo) who was incarcerated for 17 years and returns to Paige's life to reconnect with her. The messy sequence of events following Paige's life since the return of her estranged father makes for a hilarious watch.
UnPrisoned Season 2 will see the return of the fan-favorite characters along with the addition of a few new supporting actors. Follow along with the article for a detailed look into the cast of the upcoming season of the Hulu series.
UnPrisoned Season 2 will star Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, and Faly Rakotohavana among others
1) Kerry Washington as Paige Alexander
Kerry Washington plays one of the leading roles, as Paige Alexander. UnPrisoned follows the story of Paige, who is a successful social media influencer, and a marriage and family therapist with issues of her own. The series portrayed how Paige grew up without the presence of her father who was frequently in and out of prison. Life presents a surprising twist for her when her father re-enters her life after 17 years in prison.
Kerry Washington is most known for her role as Olivia Pope in the popular drama series Scandal. The Primetime Emmy-winning actress has also appeared in films and television series like Django Unchained, Little Fires Everywhere, and Cars 3.
2) Delroy Lindo as Edwin Alexander
Delroy Lindo portrays Paige's estranged father Edwin. As seen throughout the first season, Edwin is a jolly person who is good with people, although his antics have had him land in jail numerous times. Edwin is a great cook who tries to reconcile with his daughter and even moves in with her after he is released from prison.
Delroy Lindo is a veteran actor with stellar credentials to his name. The celebrated actor has worked in prominent films like Malcolm X, Crooklyn, Da 5 Bloods, and Gone in 60 Seconds.
3) Faly Rakotohavana as Finneas Alexander
Faly Rakotohavana plays the role of Paige's teenage son 'Finn' in UnPrisoned. He is shown to be an introverted person, growing up without the presence of his father and a protective mother. Finn gets close to his grandfather once Edwin appears in his life.
Faly Rakotohavana has also appeared in films and TV shows like The Mick, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, and Nightmare Cinema.
Other cast members of UnPrisoned Season 2
The upcoming season will also see Brenda Strong (known for Seinfeld and Scandal) reprise her role as Nadine. Nadine was shown to be Paige's caretaker between the ages of 8-18 and also Edwin's sporadic girlfriend. Joining her in reprising their roles will be Tim Daly as Paige's ex-boyfriend Bill and Jee Young Han as Paige's foster sister Esti Nelson.
UnPrisoned Season 2 will also feature guest stars to make the plot interesting. One of the most anticipated appearances is that of John Stamos in the role of Murphy. As per reports, Stamos' Murphy is a self-proclaimed healing coach, a bestselling author, and a reality star who tries to therapize the Alexander family.
Other cast members of Season 2 include:
- Marque Richardson as Mal, who is Edwin's caseworker
- Brandee Evans as Mal's new girlfriend Ava
- Oliver Hudson as Finn's biological father Johhny
- Jamie Chung as Paige's best friend from college, Kiki
Season 2 of UnPrisoned will be available for streaming on Hulu from July 17.
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