Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah's (Adam Brody) budding romance continues in Season 2 of "Nobody Wants This," which is set to premiere globally Oct. 23 on Netflix. The release date was announced by the cast and crew at an Emmys FYC event for the show's first season. Loosely inspired by the real-life story of creator Erin Foster, the first season followed the unlikely pairing between an agnostic outspoken podcaster and an unconventional rabbi after meeting at a dinner party. After 10 episodes of exploring the couple's on-and-off again romance, the Season 1 finale concluded with an uncertain future between the duo after Joanne revealed she wasn't ready to convert to Judaism. More from Variety Only Netflix's Tudum Could Put Lady Gaga, 'Stranger Things,' Ben Affleck and 'Love Is Blind' on the Same Stage. It Was Exhausting Lady Gaga Does the Viral 'Wednesday' Dance, Performs 'Abracadabra' and 'Zombieboy' at Netflix's Tudum 'Wednesday' Season 2 Clip Reveals Haley Joel Osment as a Doll-Collecting Serial Killer The original Season 1 cast will return alongside a few new additions. Leighton Meester will guest star as Abby, an Instagram mommy influencer and Joanne's childhood nemesis. Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky and Arian Moayed will also appear in the upcoming season. Netflix renewed the rom-com series not long after its premiere in September 2024. Following the success of Season 1, Fostertalked with Varietyabout the fan reactions and how creating the show was "a career highlight." "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed," she said. Since debuting in 2024, "Nobody Wants This" has become a massive hit among audiences captivated by the chemistry between Joanne and Noah. Foster will return as an executive producer alongside her sister, Sara Foster, for Season 2. Newcomer Nora Silver will join as an executive producer, as well as Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who will also serve as showrunners. Watch the full trailer below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
