Netflix has officially started production on Forever Season 2 in Los Angeles. Alongside the production update, the streamer also announced three new cast additions joining the upcoming season.
Malaika Guttoh joins the series as a regular cast member, while Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride will appear in recurring roles.
The Forever Season 2 announcement also confirms the return of core cast members Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, and Xosha Roquemore. Netflix additionally revealed new story details for the second season, which picks up four years after the events of Season 1 and revisits Justin and Keisha as they try to move forward with their adult lives after the pandemic.
New Cast Members Join Forever Season 2
Netflix confirmed three new additions to the cast for Season 2.
The newly announced cast members include:
- Malaika Guttoh as Ameena
- Avery Wills Jr. as Jaden
- Tre McBride as Elijah
Malaika Guttoh joins the series as a regular cast member, while Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride will appear as recurring guest stars.
Returning series regulars include:
- Lovie Simone
- Michael Cooper Jr.
- Karen Pittman
- Wood Harris
- Xosha Roquemore
What Forever Season 2 Is About
The Forever Season 2 storyline moves the series forward by four years.
According to Netflix’s official logline, Justin and Keisha are now navigating adulthood in the summer of 2023 with new jobs, new relationships, and different versions of themselves after the pandemic years.
The central question of the season is introduced directly in the logline: “Can exes really be friends?”
Netflix describes the pair as doing relatively well apart until they unexpectedly run into each other again.
Creator, showrunner, and executive producer Mara Brock Akil also shared additional details about the emotional focus of the season in a statement.
Akil said the new episodes will explore friendship alongside romance, particularly during the uncertain period between adolescence and adulthood.
“Every choice feels final, even though it’s your first time being truly grown,” Akil said.
She also described Season 2 as continuing to examine one of the show’s central themes: “Is forever truly forever?”
Music Team Expands for the New Season
Netflix also announced updates to the music team for Season 2.
Grammy Award-winning Khris Riddick-Tynes joins the series as executive music producer.
Meanwhile:
- Kier Lehman returns as music supervisor
- Original music will once again come from Until Tomorrow
Music played a major role in the first season’s identity, and Netflix confirmed the creative team behind the soundtrack will continue evolving for the next chapter of the story.
The streamer has not yet announced a release date for Season 2.
Production Returns to Los Angeles
Netflix confirmed that filming is now underway in Los Angeles.
The series joins several other Netflix productions currently shooting in the city, including:
- Nobody Wants This Season 3
- The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5
- The Night Agent Season 4
- Leanne Season 2
- A Man on the Inside Season 3
- Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
- Animals
- The Hawk
Netflix also noted recent Los Angeles-based productions, including BEEF Season 2 and Running Point Season 2.
Season 2 of Forever will consist of eight episodes.
Mara Brock Akil Continues Leading the Series
Mara Brock Akil returns as creator, showrunner, and executive producer.
Additional executive producers include:
- Regina King
- Susie Fitzgerald
- Reina King
- Erika Harrison
Netflix has not announced additional casting or premiere details beyond the production update.
FAQ
- Has Forever Season 2 started production? Yes. Netflix confirmed that production on Season 2 is officially underway in Los Angeles.
- Who are the new cast members in Forever Season 2? Malaika Guttoh, Avery Wills Jr., and Tre McBride have joined the cast.
- How many episodes will Forever Season 2 have? Netflix confirmed that Season 2 will consist of eight episodes.
Key Details
- Series: Forever
- Season: Season 2
- Production Status: Currently filming
- Filming Location: Los Angeles, California
- New Cast Members: Malaika Guttoh, Avery Wills Jr., Tre McBride
- Returning Cast: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore
- Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Mara Brock Akil
- Executive Producers: Mara Brock Akil, Regina King, Susie Fitzgerald, Reina King, Erika Harrison
- Episodes: 8
- Executive Music Producer: Khris Riddick-Tynes
- Music Supervisor: Kier Lehman
- Streaming Platform: Netflix