The Netflix series Beef, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, impressed critics and viewers with its dark comedy, fantastic storyline, and outstanding performances. The first season came out in April last year, and it has grabbed some of the major awards at the Emmys this year. Luckily for the fans, the fun won’t end with season 1. Apparently, there will be Beef 2, and big names like Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal are being eyed for the main cast.
What is Beef about?
It is about a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur, sparking a feud after a road rage incident between them. However, there is also an underlying depression. They require psychological solace but refuse to get conventional help. The series has an 8/10 rating on IMDb. Many critics call it one of the best series of the year.
What do we know about Beef 2?
As per Deadline’s report, Hollywood A-listers Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal will be in Beef 2. Jake and Anne are exceptional performers who worked together in the rom-com drama Love & Other Drugs. It was released in 2010 and earned $102.8 million globally. They also shared the screen on Brokeback Mountain. Besides them, May December and Riverdale fame Charles Melton is being considered. Cailee Spaeny, who grabbed the spotlight as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, might also be among the main cast in the report.
The storyline will reportedly revolve around two feuding couples allegedly played by the four celebs mentioned above. Netflix and A24 are ready to start Beef 2’s production by late summer or fall. Nothing much has been revealed about the series’ plot yet. There is also no information on its release date.
More about Beef –
Beef has won eight Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor & Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, Outstanding Directing (Lee Sung Jin), Outstanding Cast and more. Yeun and Wong won the Golden Globes, too, while the series grabbed the trophy for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. As per IMDb, the series has won around 44 awards.
Here’s how the netizens are reacting to the alleged cast upgrade of Beef 2-
One user wrote on X, “Holy shit. Interesting direction to go in! And what a cast!”
Another said, “I’m stoked about this!”
“Oh, this would be awesome to see,” added a fan.
One person wrote, “Dosent need a season 2 ffs…best shit I saw last year, and that’s where it peaked.”
Followed by, “Season 1 was so good, I have such high hopes.”
Another said, “I would have preferred to have the continuation of the initial story.”
And, “So it’s suddenly a white show now? Why?”
What are your thoughts on Beef 2 and its alleged cast?
Beef is streaming on Netflix; if you haven’t watched it, check it out now.
