‘Leanne’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
by Joe Otterson · Variety“Leanne” has been renewed for Season 2, Netflix has announced.
The multi-cam comedy starring and co-created by Leanne Morgan originally debuted on the streamer on July 31. It spent two weeks in the Netflix global Top 10 and reached the local Top 10s in 13 countries.
“We’re coming back for a second season! I am so grateful to all the writers, producers, Netflix, WB, our amazing cast and especially for all the fans of the show,” Morgan said. “Y’all did this for us and we can’t wait to be back!”
Along with Morgan, the cast of the series includes Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Graham Rogers, and Hannah Pilkes. The official description states:
“Leanne’s (Morgan) world is turned upside down when her husband of 33 years (Stiles) unexpectedly leaves her for another woman. Supported by her family, including her ride-or-die sister Carol (Johnston), Leanne learns to embrace the chaos and finds strength, laughter and hope in the most unexpected places. This heartfelt comedy proves that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.”
“Much thanks and gratitude to Netflix for this amazing opportunity,” said co-creator Chuck Lorre. “Congrats to Leanne and the entire cast and crew. This has been an incredible journey that began with a visit to Knoxville, Tennessee. Leanne Morgan is the whole package. A comedic genius, a warm, loving human being, and an absolute joy to work with.”
Lorre and Morgan co-created “Leanne” with Susan McMartin. All three executive produce along with Nick Bakay and Judi Marmel. The series is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre is under an overall deal.
In addition to “Leanne,” Morgan will release the stand up special “Unspeakable Things” on Netflix on Nov. 4. It marks her second special with the streamer, following 2023’s “I’m Every Woman.”