‘Paradise’: Ryan Michelle Bathé Joins Husband Sterling K. Brown in Season 2 Cast & Everything Else We Know So Far

Meaghan Darwish June 12, 2025, 1:00 pm

Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown — Savion Washington / Getty Images

Paradise Season 2 is taking shape at Hulu as production for the latest chapter of This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman‘s hit thriller is well underway at the streamer.

While fans impatiently await the continuation of Paradise after a cliffhanger finale in Season 1, answers loom on the horizon along with the return of Sterling K. Brown‘s badass character, Xavier Collins. With the next chapter of the story coming together, there are plenty of exciting details and teasers shared by Brown, Fogelman, and the show’s social media accounts already out there for fans to enjoy. Additionally, behind-the-scenes photos, casting additions, and more have been unveiled. Scroll down for a closer look at the fun ahead as we break down everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Paradise, including potential plotlines and much more.

When is Paradise Season 2 premiering?

No premiere date has been set yet, but we’ll keep you posted on any updates surrounding the date as production continues.

Is Paradise Season 2 filming?

Yes, series creator Dan Fogelman teased the show’s return to production by posting an image of a clapperboard on social media, captioning it, “We’re baaaaaaack. #Paradise #S2.” The photo also reveals that John Requa and Glenn Ficarra will serve as directors with Yasu Tanida serving as director of photography.

We’re baaaaaaack. #Paradise #S2 pic.twitter.com/h6VdNP3Fu1

— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) March 28, 2025

Since then, Fogelman shared an image of Brown filming Season 2 scenes, captioning the photo, “Season Two not playing around #Paradise @sterlingkbrown,” on Instagram. In the photo below, Brown’s character Xavier Collins appears to be a little beat up with a damaged right eye. What landed him in that dicey scenario? Only time will tell.

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The show’s official Instagram page also shared some behind-the-scenes photos of Brown with the caption, “Sterling K. Brown is back on set for season 2! 😮‍💨 you ABSolutely need to swipe.”

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Another behind-the-scenes video reveals a funny introduction for costars Brown and Shailene Woodley as she joins the series for the latest chapter. Watch their silly Instagram video, below:

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Who stars in Paradise Season 2?

Season 2’s full cast has yet to be officially announced, but Brown is set to return and will likely be joined by fellow Season 1 stars Julianne Nicholson, Krys Marshall, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Sarah Shahi, Aliyah Mastin, and Charlie Evans, among others.

It has been reported by Deadline that Shailene Woodley will join Season 2’s ensemble in a yet-to-be-revealed role, which will see her serving in a recurring capacity. Additionally, Variety revealed that Tell Me Lies star Thomas Doherty will feature in a recurring guest star role that remains under wraps. The newest addition to the team is Raymond Cham Jr., whose casting was unveiled by The Hollywood Reporter. His character description remains unknown, but Cham Jr. will appear in a recurring capacity.

The latest casting addition is Brown’s own real-life wife, Ryan Michelle Bathé, who will appear in a guest role, according to Variety. Details about her character remain under wraps at this time.

What will happen in Paradise Season 2?

What Will Happen in 'Paradise' Season 2? Everything That's Been Revealed So Far

As viewers saw in Season 1, the story follows Brown’s Xavier Collins, a former special agent who once protected President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) when a select group of individuals moved into an underground bunker amid a global catastrophe. Following Cal’s death and the investigation surrounding it, Xavier discovered there was a chance his wife may have survived the catastrophe that drove him and others underground.

When we spoke to Brown about the potential future of the show, he noted that Fogelman had a clear plan for Season 2 and a possible third season. “In Season 2, the idea is to explore what happened to the rest of the world,” Brown said at the time. As viewers will recall, Xavier set out on a plane to search for his wife, exiting the safety of the bunker.

Stay tuned for more details on Paradise Season 2 as it takes shape at Hulu and let us know what you hope to see from the next chapter in the comments section below.

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