Followers have anxiously been ready practically two years for extra of Apple TV+‘s Platonic, and Luke MacFarlane says that new episodes are on the best way. The actor, who performs Charlie within the comedy sequence, tells TV Insider that he and the remainder of the solid have wrapped filming on Season 2.
“I’m actually excited,” MacFarlane provides. “I’m not fairly positive the airdate but, however that was a terrific present to work on.”
In Season 1, Charlie and his spouse, Sylvia (Rose Byrne), cope with struggles of their marriage when her former finest pal Will (Seth Rogen), who’s lately divorced, comes again into her life. By the top of Season 1, Charlie and Sylvia are reconciled, and Will moved on with Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom).
Whereas the primary season largely targeted on Sylvia and Will’s friendship, MacFarlane says that his character can have an important storyline within the second installment. “Season 1 of Platonic was actually about Rose Byrne’s character, Sylvia, my spouse, having her kind of midlife disaster. In Season 2, my character, Charlie, is having his midlife disaster,” he explains. “It kind of all is catalyzed by a visit to Jeopardy! the place he’s a contestant.”
Sure, you heard that proper — Charlie is headed to our favourite quiz present. “We really received to go on the set of Jeopardy!” the Brothers & Sisters alum teases. “I received to fulfill Ken Jennings.”
MacFarlane admits that his “lifelong dream” is to be a contestant on Jeopardy! in actual life, and it nearly occurred. “They requested me, Luke MacFarlane, if I wished to be on Movie star Jeopardy!, however then, after all, it didn’t work out with the schedule,” he reveals.
Season 1 of Platonic premiered in Might 2023, with the finale airing on July 12. Nonetheless, the present was not formally renewed for a Season 2 till December 2023, which is why there’s been such a protracted wait between seasons.
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– Reporting by Avery Thompson