It’s now been four years since fantasy comedy series Good Omens made its debut on Amazon Prime. The six-parter was based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Good Omens’ cast was headlined by Welsh legend Michael Sheen and his Staged co-star, David Tennant - who soon returns for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary as the Fourteenth Doctor. The two actors played the angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley respectively.
The first season of Good Omens was a huge success and no sooner than it finished, fans were clambering for more episodes. Doubt was initially cast on the possibility of a second season because Gaiman and Pratchett had only written one novel.
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Good Omens’ second season was officially renewed in June 2021 but who’s in the cast, what’s the plot, where was it filmed and when does it come out? Here’s everything you need to know.
Who’s in the cast of Good Omens season 2?
In addition to Michael Sheen and David Tennant, other returning actors from the first season of Good Omens include Jon Hamm as the archangel Gabriel, Derek Jacobi as the "Voice of God" that's also separate from God called Metatron, Niamh Walsh as a Nazi agent from 1941 named Greta Kleinschmidt, Mark Gatiss as a bookseller from 1941 named Mr. Harmony, Steve Pemberton as another bookseller from 1941 named Mr. Glozier, Reece Shearsmith as the famous English playwright William Shakespeare, Doon Mackichan as the archangel Michael, and Gloria Obianyo as the archangel Uriel.
A handful of other actors return in different roles such as Miranda Richardson, who originally played psychic Madame Tracy but now plays a demon named Shax, and Maggie Service and Nina Sosanya who played nuns in the first season but now play neighbouring business owners (named Maggie and Nina respectively).
Newcomer joining the cast include Quelin Sepulveda as plucky and naive angel Muriel, Liz Carr as the angel Saraqael, and Shelly Conn as the new face of the demon Beelzebub (scheduling conflicts prevented Anna Maxwell Martin, who originated the role, from returning).
What’s the plot of Good Omens season 2?
A synopsis released by Amazon Prime reads: “Season Two of Good Omens explores storylines that go beyond the original source material to illuminate the uncanny friendship between Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare book dealer, and the fast-living demon Crowley. Having been on Earth since The Beginning, and with the Apocalypse thwarted, Aziraphale and Crowley are getting back to easy living amongst mortals in London’s Soho when an unexpected messenger presents a surprising mystery.”
Where was Good Omens season 2 filmed?
The majority of filming for Good Omens season 2 has taken place in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
During one scene, a Newington pub called The Cask and Barrel was redecorated and turned into the fictional Resurrectionist. Michael Sheen was spotted filming on set that day.
When does Good Omens season 2 come out?
On Wednesday, May 10 it was announced that Good Omens would be returning to Amazon Prime on Friday, July 28. There will be six episodes in total.
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