Big Little Lies’Shailene Woodleyis headed toParadisefor its anticipated second season. According toDeadline, Woodley will join the cast of the Hulu thriller in a major recurring role, rumored to be “tied to Agent Xavier Collins' (Sterling K. Brown) mission teed off at the end of the Season 1 finale, with Woodley playing a prominent survivor.” Hulu’sParadiseintrigued audiences and garnered critical acclaim with its debut season, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated second season that will likely build on its success.
FromThis Is Uscreator Dan Fogelman,Paradisecenters on Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, as he delves into the shocking murder of Cal Bradford (James Marsden), a former president, within an affluent — and what appears to be idyllic — community. As Agent Collins dives deeper into the mystery, secrets, deceit, and corruption are revealed. The political thriller boasts a talented ensemble cast including Brown, Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, and Percy Daggs. The first season’s finale revealed the killer, but left some cliffhangers up in the air, paving the way for exploring new mysteries in its sophomore season.
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After those shocking teases in the first season finale, where should ‘Paradise’ go in its second outing?
Paradisepremiered to high viewership and critical acclaim. Its opening season currently holds an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.In MovieWeb’s review, Greg Archer wrote that we should “expect Emmy nominations for ‘Paradise’ later this year.” Archer praised the thriller as, “one of the best new shows of the year,” noting that Fogelman and Brown “surpass our expectations.”
Shailene Woodley’s Next Projects: ‘Paradise,’ Janis Joplin, and Patricia Highsmith
Woodley began her acting career at a young age with appearances in movies and shows likeReplacing Dad, The District,andCrossing Jordan. Notably, she led ABC Family’sThe Secret Life of the American Teenageras Amy Jeurgens from 2008 to 2013 and rose to prominence with her role in 2015’sThe Descendants. Her portrayal of Alex King was critically praised, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female. Woodley went on to appear in theDivergentfilm series. Her later projects includedBig Little Lies, Ferrari,andDumb Money. ForBig Little Lies, Woodley was nominated for an Emmy in the Supporting Actress category.
Besides joining the cast ofParadise, Woodley isset to appear as the iconic Janis Joplinin a biopic about the late musician’s last days. Joplin died of a heroin overdose in 1970 when she was 27. Woodley is not only starring in the film, but will also produce. She will also lead Alexandra Pechman’sThe Murderous Miss Highsmithas renowned author Patricia Highsmith and appear in the crime thrillerMotor City.
Woodley’s addition toParadiseshould be exciting for fans of the popular Hulu series. Woodley has continuously proven to be a versatile actress, often portraying complex characters in a range of genres.
ParadiseSeason 1 is available to stream on Hulu. The season is set to broadcast on ABC beginning April 7 at 10 AM ET.
