Season 2 of The Looking Wives is formally leveling up its star energy. Primarily based on Might Cobb’s bestselling novel, the Netflix thriller collection grew to become a trending hit shortly after its launch earlier this 12 months, drawing viewers in with its mix of suburban glamour, darkish secrets and techniques, and psychological rigidity. The Looking Wives stars Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman alongside Chrissy Metz, Katie Lowes, and Jaime Ray Newman.
The Looking Wives follows Sophie O’Neil (Snow), a lady in search of a recent begin in an upscale Texas city, whose life intertwines with that of a socialite named Margo Banks (Akerman) and turns into entangled with a charismatic however harmful social circle referred to as the “Looking Wives.”
With season 2 now in growth, Selection revealed that John Stamos is becoming a member of the forged of the hit collection, marking one of the crucial high-profile additions but because the drama prepares for its return. Becoming a member of the forged are additionally Cam Gigandet (The O.C.) and Dale Dickey (Fallout). Stamos will play Chase Brylan, Dickey will play Zelda Moffitt, and Gigandet will play Light John Moffitt. There are not any descriptions of their characters on the time of writing.
Per the official logline, The Looking Wives season 2 is alleged to choose up with Sophie and Margo “on the outs, however quickly sufficient, previous secrets and techniques and new foes power them again collectively. As they play their harmful video games, the query arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted?”
Following the occasions of the season 1 finale, The Looking Wives’ predominant characters are undoubtedly not in nice locations, establishing a drama-packed second season. And, whereas particular plot particulars stay underneath wraps, Stamos is probably going one of many “new foes,” alongside Dickey and Gigandet.
Season 2’s new forged additions additionally recommend Netflix is positioning The Looking Wives for a good greater cultural second. Season 1 grew to become a shock hit, climbing into Netflix’s Prime 10 inside days and sustaining a 76% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Bringing recognizable TV icons like Stamos indicators a strategic push to widen the present’s viewers.
Stamos’ casting additionally suits naturally together with his increasing physique of darker, extra psychologically advanced roles. Whereas he is nonetheless beloved for his iconic position as Uncle Jesse in Full Home and Netflix’s Fuller Home, the actor has been slowly taking up extra dramatic roles, together with his recurring position as Dr. Nicky on Netflix’s You.
His efficiency as Dr. Nicky proved he may thrive in grittier, extra suspenseful tales. This expertise makes him a really perfect addition to The Looking Wives, a collection constructed on seductive hazard, shifting motives, and characters who weaponize charisma.
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July 21, 2025
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Netflix
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Julie Anne Robinson
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Brittany Snow
Sophie O’Neill
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Malin Akerman
Margo Banks
