If you are a fan of The Old Man series, then you must be waiting for The Old Man Season 2. However, in case you have missed the first season, let me inform you that the maiden season of the series has been a great hit. The series is based on an action thriller world shrouded with intriguing and mysterious events.
It has been a long time since the last episode of the first season premiered and the fans are waiting eagerly for the second season, However, to cool your nerves, the developers finally have some good news for you. Are you interested to know it? Then you should go through this article and know all about the series’s second season.
The Renewal Confirmed
Well, if you have not followed the recent updates from the developers of the series, here is some good news for you. The developers have announced the renewal of the series for a second season on June 27, just after the premiere of the third episode of the first season.
Well, the renewal seemed only the natural result, given the open-ended and intense finale of the first season. In fact, the popularity of the series made it the most-watched primetime scripted series to premiere on television since 2020.
Therefore, the developers were quick enough to confirm the second instalment of the series which emerged as the most-watched FX series to premiere on Hulu in its opening weekend.
The Old Man Season 2 Release Details
When it comes to the release of this popular series, you must know that there has always been a delay. Here we must inform you that originally the developers announced the series back in 2019.
However, it was delayed due to the health issues of Jeff Bridges. In 2020, he was first diagnosed with cancer and then again in 2021, he contacted COVID. However, this time, the health of Bridges is not likely to cause a delay, as his cancer is in remission.
Here you must know that the first season went on to become one of the most anticipated releases of 2022 summer. At the same time, the release of the second season has also been a highly anticipated one.
However, there is some news which might make the fans nervous. The series has been halted in the midst of production, due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. This is not something new to the viewers of OTT and TV series.
Here you must know that the initial shooting for the second season started in the first half of this year. However, in July 2023, the team was forced to close down the series due to the strike.
When to Expect The Premiere?
As we already know, the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike has cast a dark shadow over numerous movies and television series, and the latest casualty is the production of Season 2 of “The Old Man.”
Filming for the second season had commenced with five scripts already completed before the strike interrupted the writing process. Originally, the plan was to film all five scripts, but production was halted after the completion of episode 4, as the fifth episode required significant rewrites.
In addition to the strike-related delays, “The Old Man” Season 2 faced earlier setbacks in Los Angeles due to picketing at the shooting locations. This situation even prompted the series’ star, Jeff Bridges, to cross the picket line and support the striking writers.
This interruption of production is becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the entertainment industry, and with no clear end in sight for the strike, the timeline for the resumption of “The Old Man” Season 2 and other affected productions remains uncertain.
Where to Watch The Second Season?
Well, in matters of streaming the second series, once it gets released, the developers do have some variety to offer. Here you must know that the series can be experienced on both FX and Hulu. So, if you are not a subscriber, grab a subscription, so that whenever the second season appears, you would be among the first ones to view it.
Final Words
So, as things stand now, we have no choice but to wait for the ongoing strike to end. As long as the concerned parties do not reach an agreement, we cannot expect an announcement regarding the release of the second season of the series. So, let us hope for a quick announcement regarding the series. Till then, we have nothing but to wait with patience.
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