Untamed Season 2 Expands Cast as Netflix Confirms New Roles for Hawaii-Set Story

Netflix has announced a major Untamed Season 2 cast update, confirming a slate of new actors joining the series as production continues.

The additions expand the world of the Hawaii-set investigation drama led by Eric Bana, alongside previously announced cast members Shea Whigham and Kelly Hu.

The new casting details introduce both series regulars and recurring guest stars, offering a clearer picture of the characters surrounding the central investigation in the upcoming season.

Untamed Season 2 Cast Update: New Series Regulars and Recurring Roles

New Series Regulars

  • Moon Bloodgood as Layla Hale
    A character deeply connected to Hawaii, Layla is described as confident, intuitive, and attuned to Turner’s emotional state.
  • Kekoa Kekumano as Marcus Sawada
    A local park ranger assigned to assist in the central murder investigation at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Recurring Guest Stars

  • Luciane Buchanan as Ku’ulei Pana
    A detective with Hawai‘i Police Department, closely connected to the island and assigned to the case.
  • Moronai Kanekoa as Ti Hale
    A ranch wrangler navigating generational tensions within the Hale family.
  • Robbie Magasiva as Lt. Ochi
    A longtime police lieutenant and Pana’s superior.
  • Myra Molloy as Addy Hale
    A younger member of the Hale family whose actions intersect with the investigation.
  • Branscombe Richmond as Ikua Hale
    The patriarch of the Hale family ranch, with a long-standing presence in the region.
  • Matthew Keoni Sato as Kaden Burkart
    A character working within his family’s business, connected to Ray, played by Shea Whigham.
  • Joe Tippett as Casper Kane
    A solitary figure living off the land, whose path crosses with the unfolding investigation.

These new additions join previously announced cast members Eric Bana, Shea Whigham, and Kelly Hu.

Inside Untamed Season 2: A New Investigation in Hawai‘i

The story of Untamed Season 2 follows special agent Kyle Turner, played by Eric Bana, as he is called to investigate a mysterious death in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

The setting introduces both environmental and social dynamics that shape the case. According to the official logline, local tensions and the unpredictable nature of the landscape play a significant role in the investigation.

The narrative centers on the interactions among the characters introduced in this cast update and the central mystery driving the season.

Production Details and Creative Team

Untamed Season 2 consists of six episodes, each with a runtime of approximately one hour. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

Showrunners Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith return to lead the project, also serving as executive producers alongside Eric Bana, John Wells, Erin Jontow, Todd Black, Tony Shaw, Steve Lee Jones, and Cliff Roberts.

The production involves multiple companies, including John Wells Productions, Escape Artists Entertainment, Bee Holder Productions, and Syndicate Entertainment.

Key Details

  • Season: Untamed Season 2
  • Episode count: 6 episodes, approximately 1 hour each
  • Main cast: Eric Bana, Shea Whigham, Kelly Hu
  • New series regulars: Moon Bloodgood, Kekoa Kekumano
  • Recurring guest stars: Luciane Buchanan, Moronai Kanekoa, Robbie Magasiva, Myra Molloy, Branscombe Richmond, Matthew Keoni Sato, Joe Tippett
  • Showrunners: Mark L. Smith, Elle Smith
  • Executive producers: Mark L. Smith, Elle Smith, Eric Bana, John Wells, Erin Jontow, Todd Black, Tony Shaw, Steve Lee Jones, Cliff Roberts
  • Production companies: Warner Bros. Television; John Wells Productions; Escape Artists Entertainment; Bee Holder Productions; Syndicate Entertainment
  • Setting: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
  • Source material: Original concept

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Emma Armbrüster is Senior Editorial Critic at The Viewer’s Perspective. Based in Veneto, Italy, she specializes in deep-dive narrative analysis and episode-by-episode recaps of premier television, providing an independent vantage point on the modern streaming landscape.

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