Is Perry Mason Season 2 Coming in March 2023? Let’s find out the details. Ron Fitzgerald and Rolin Jones created the American period drama series that is based on American author and lawyer Erle Stanley Gardner creating the same named character.
The plot revolves around the origin story of Perry Mason, a renowned defense lawyer. It is set in 1932 when almost all of the United States was struggling to recover from the Great Depression, but Los Angeles was still prospering.
As Perry Mason is still trying to cope with the trauma from his divorce and The Great War, he gets hired for a sensational trial of a child kidnapping case which leads to major consequences for everyone around him.
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When Is Perry Mason Season 2 Releasing?
The drama series was first reported to be under development on August 15, 2016. Robert Downey Jr. serves as executive producer in the series and was also set to star in the series in the role of the protagonist.
Later Matthew Rhys who produced the series replaced him as the titular cast member. The series first premiered on June 21, 2020, on HBO.
On 22nd July 2020, it was announced that HBO has confirmed ‘Perry Mason’ as a regular series from the plan of a limited series that was previously decided and renewed for a Season 2.
Fitzgerald and Jones were announced on April 23, 2021, to have left the show being replaced by Michael Begler and Jack Amiel. Season 2 is set to arrive on March 6, 2023, on HBO.
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Who Are the Cast Members of the Upcoming Season 2 of ‘Perry Mason’?
The names of a number of cast members have been announced already who will be back for Season 2 of ‘Perry Mason’. They are as follows:
Matthew Rhys-
Starring the low-rent private investigator turned lawyer Perry Mason, Welsh actor Matthew Rhys is cast in the series. Previously he starred as the main character Kevin Walker in the family drama series ‘Brothers & Sisters from 2006 to 2011.
From 2013 to 2018 he played the main role of Philip Jennings in the period spy drama series ‘The Americans.
Rhys also starred as a voice cast in the series ‘The Owl House‘, ‘Tuca & Bertie‘, ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’, etc.
Rhys will also be seen starring in the upcoming anthology drama series ‘Extrapolations’ which is set to arrive on 17th March.
Juliet Rylance-
The character of Della Street is played by English actress and producer Juliet Rylance. Her other television credits include ‘The Knick‘, ‘American Gothic‘, ‘And McMafia’.
The films in which Rylance starred are ‘Animal’, ‘Sinister’, ‘Frances Ha’, ‘Days and Nights‘, ‘Sinister II’, ‘A Dog’s Purpose‘, ‘Love After Love’, ‘The Artist’s Wife‘, ‘And the Hypnotist’s Love Story’.
Chris Chalk-
American actor Chris Chalk portrays Paul Drake in the series. His other television credits include ‘Homeland’, ‘The Newsroom‘, ‘Gotham’, ‘Complications’, ‘Underground’, ‘When They See Us‘, ‘Shining Girls‘, etc.
The films in which Chalk was cast are ‘Being Flynn’, ‘12 Years A Slave, ‘Burning Blue‘, ‘Lila & Eve‘, ‘Come and Find Me‘, ‘Detroit’, ‘The Red Sea Diving Resort’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong‘ etc.
Eric Lange-
LAPD homicide detective Gene Holcomb is portrayed by American actor Eric Lange in the series. His other television credits include ‘Easy to Assemble‘, ‘Victorious‘, ‘The Bridge‘, ‘Narcos’, ‘Waco’, ‘Escape at Dannemora’, ‘Narcos: Mexico‘, ‘Unbelievable’, ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ etc.
Though Lange is mostly famed for his television roles, he has also starred in a number of films that include ‘Secretariat’, ‘Blue Like Jazz’, ‘Nightcrawler’, ‘Danny Collins’, ‘Fear, Inc.’, ‘Wind River’, ‘Antebellum’, ‘Day Shift’ etc.
Justin Kirk-
The role of Hamilton Burger is played by American actor Justin Kirk in the series. His other television credits include ‘Jack & Jill’, ‘Angels in America’, ‘Weeds’, ‘Modern Family’, ‘Animal Practice’, ‘Tyrant’, ‘APB’, ‘Kidding’ etc.
Some of his films are ‘Flannel Pajamas’, ‘Ask the Dust’, ‘Against the Current’, ‘The Presence’, ‘L!fe Happens’, ‘Elektra Luxx’, ‘Vamps’, ‘Goats’, ‘Nobody Walks‘, ‘Mr. Morgan’s Last Love’, ‘Walter’, ‘Molly’s Game’, ‘The Tribes of Palos Verdes‘, ‘Vice’ etc.
Katherine Waterston-
British American actress Katherine Waterston portrays Ginny Aimes in the series. From 2012 to 2013 she played Emma Harrow in the American period crime tv series ‘Boardwalk Empire’.
In 2020 she was cast in the psychological thriller folk horror miniseries ‘The Third Day’. She played Tina Goldstein in the Fantastic Beasts series.
Diarra Kilpatrick-
The role of Clara Drake is played by American actress Diarra Kilpatrick in the series. Her other television credits are ‘Private Practice’, ‘Disaster Date’, ‘American Koko’, ‘The Last O.G.’ etc.
She also starred in the films ‘H4’, ‘Lila & Eve’, and ‘And the Salton Sea’.
Shea Whigham-
Pete Strickland is played by American actor Shea Whigham in the series. His other television credits include ‘Boardwalk Empire’, ‘Agent Carter’, ‘Vice Principals, ‘Fargo’, ‘Waco’, ‘Homecoming’, ‘Gaslit’ etc.
