The first trailer for the new pope hyperbolically showcases the stark contrast between this seasons two popes, with jude laws outgoing young. When the young pope originally aired in 2017, the idea of a second season seemed like a. The young pope is a drama television series created and directed by paolo sorrentino for sky. Second season of the young pope already in the works. The initial series ended with pius xiii, the beautiful young pope law. Twotime oscarrnominee jude law stars in this 10episode series about a radical new pope the first. The contradiction in beliefs between the new pope and the young pope is. The young pope director paolo sorrentino is already working on a second series of the show, reports variety, before the first season has even arrived on screens. The nineepisode original series from director paolo sorrentino is his second series set in the world of the modern papacy. This is all verymuch confusing thanks in part to hbo opting to give the show a new title and it could be even crazier if another season emerges with a totallynew title attached to it, as well. Lets kick things off, though, with this reminder about the ratherbizarre situation surrounding the show technically, you could view the new pope as a second season of the young pope. There is no word as to whether or not any of the original cast will return. Instead, however, the oscarwinning director will leave behind the tale of jude laws conflicted american pontiff lenny belardo and embark on a brand new era of the papacy.
And on the third day, hbo created the sequel to its critically acclaimed series, the young pope. No season two but the story will continue by cindy mclennan, may 16, 2017 while the young pope tv show will not been renewed for a second season on hbo, it isntexactly cancelled. From there, the scripts would be brought to sky italia, hbo, and frances canal plus for a second season pickup. While some hbo series, like the semirecent vinyl, were given a second season order that was ultimately rescinded, the same isnt likely to happen for the young pope. Will hbo cancel or renew the new pope for season two. Jude law and john malkovich will star in a young pope sequel. Is the young pope going to be good like a lot of famous hbo shows or real messed up like true detectives second season.
The new pope is the young pope season 2, but theres a reason its. To anyone who fears that the young pope, the new tv series where jude law is a hot pope, might leave tv with cliffhangers unresolved, dont you. Hbo giving the young pope a sequel titled the new pope. Indeed, filmmaker and the young pope creator paolo sorrentino has opted to. Theres a whole thread in the first season of lenny refusing to. The young pope contains multitudes, but one thing it does not contain is a filmthe ability to spread out its various tonal shifts over. Though the young pope hasnt been officially renewed yet, back in october 2016 before the series even hit hbo, the hollywood reporter reported that paolo sorrentino was already writing the second season. Despite all the prestigious names associated with vinyl both behind and in front of the camera, it didnt do well critically or with audiences. Starring jude law and john malkovich, all nine episodes are directed by academy awardwinning director paolo sorrentino. Jude law isnt surprised there isnt more by jessica pena, may 19, 2017 earlier, we reported that there will be no second season of the young pope. When the young pope originally aired in 2017, the idea of a second season seemed like a sinful pipe dream. For its second season, the young pope has become the new pope, with john malkovichs john brannox becoming pope john paul iii after pope pius. Breaking bad had strong story lines, but lacked in cinematic beauty, which the young pope has in abundance, i sincerely hope there is a 4k blu ray release, i will buy it i already have the european blu ray set the series would be as strong as 4k blu ray reference material as anything else on the market now such as lucy, billy lynns long.
Latest episode aired fri 11182016 episode 10 season 1. The new pope creator paolo sorrentino on the end of the. On may 16, 2017, it was revealed that there wont be a second season of the young pope but the story will continue. The sky atlantic network is not yet revealed what they will do with tv series the new pope. Although hbo has continued to advertise the young pope with jude law as a limited series, the acclaimed show will be back for a second season.
Originally designed as a limited series, the young pope was marketed as such especially in the united states. The young pope official website for the hbo series. There havent still been any announcements from the authors of the project, but this is likely to happen rather soon, so stay tuned and get the schedule of the next renewed part. Lenny beldaro jude law, turned pope pius xiii, lies in a deep, undisturbed coma from his season one finale freak health emergency, and this season. However, wildside producer lorenzo mieli announced on 20 october 2016 that a second season of the series was in development. The young pope told the story of lenny belardos jude law ascension as pope pius xiii. Fans of hbos young pope are bound to welcome the addition of john malkovich for season 2. Academy awardwinning director paolo sorrentinos firstever tv show, the young pope, a production of hbo, sky and canal plus starring jude law, has a second season in the works ahead of the first. The young pope will not be returning for a season 2 after all, but another pope centric limited series is coming to hbo. The new pope, somewhere between a second season and a new nineepisode miniseries. A somewhat helpful guide to the youngnew pope universe. In october, the producers acknowledged they were developing a second season and that they had plans to take it to partners hbo, sky and canal plus for cofinancing as soon as sorrentino had finished the script. The series the young pope will continue its broadcasting on television.
The young pope followup the new pope lands john malkovich. Swiftly to be followed by pope classic presumably paolo sorrentinos the young pope wont be returning for a second season. The young pope was also, at the time, billed as a limited series, suggesting there would be no second season. My guess is that this series will come to a natural conclusion, just as its predecessor the young pope. It appears hbo is also, already, mulling over a second season of the outsider. As variety points out, it was previously said that the series, an original production of hbo and italys sky, will not be a second season of the. The young pope season 2 jude law and john malkovich will. While the young pope tv show will not been renewed for a second season on hbo, it isnt exactly cancelled either. Wildside producer lorenzo mieli announced the news thursday at the series rome premiere. Etpt, dives into the inner workings of the vatican, while exploring the very human desires, vices and fragilities of those in power and the complexities. Or it could have been a scene from hbos the new pope, the new and retitled second season of the young pope, paolo sorrentinos surreal dramedy that captivated and perplexed viewers in 2017. Check out official trailer for the new pope season 2 starring jude law and john malkovich.
The young pope season 2 jude law and john malkovich will star. The show, which is a joint production between hbo and sky, marks sorrentinos second limited series with hbo set in the world of the modern papacy. The young pope producers confirm second season of show. Academy awardwinning director paolo sorrentinos firstever tv show, the young pope, a production of hbo, sky and canal plus starring jude law, has a second season in the works ahead of the first seasons international release. Last may, we learned that hbosky was looking to extend the life of paolo sorrentinos limited series with a followup season titled the new pope. It is confirmed that the start date of season 2 is appointed to 2018, and the official name of the new portion of the episodes is the new pope. The new pope is the young pope season 2, but there s a reason its not labeled as such. The best part of the new pope are the new opening credits.
The young pope season 2 jude law unsurprised by no. The new pope season 2 trailer 2020 hbo series youtube. The new pope season 2 2020 drama jude law academy awardwinning director paolo sorrentino returns with the new pope, his. John malkovich will join star jude law in the upcoming continuation of paolo sorrentinos limited series called the new pope. Paolo, at what point did you know there would be two popes. There were also some raving nuns, because when you can have. The young pope starred jude law as the newlyappointed roman catholic pope pius xiii, formerly the archbishop of new york. The young pope to get followup series called the new pope. If there s really going to be a second season, hbo will want jude law back unless this becomes a true detectivelike anthology series with a different, younger pope each season. The new pope is scheduled to premiere on hbo on monday, january at 9 p. The basic idea is to latch on to the end of the first season.
Hbo, sky and canal plus have renewed the young pope for season 2 ahead of its first season premiere, thr confirms academy awardwinning director paolo sorrentinos firstever tv show, the young pope, a production of hbo, sky and canal plus starring jude law, has a second season in the works ahead of the first season s international release wildside producer. The italian production company wildside will produce the show again, with the cofinancing of hbo, canal plus, and sky television. We know this because the young pope will have a second season. Instead, thr reports hbo has ordered the new pope a followup to the young pope from creator and director paolo sorrentino. The followup to 2017s the young pope from oscarrwinning filmmaker paolo sorrentino, the new pope, debuting monday, jan. As variety points out, it was previously said that the series, an original production of hbo and italys sky, will not be a second season of the young pope. The beginning of the pontificate of lenny belardo, alias pius xiii, the first american pope in. The cardinal secretary of state, voiello, is worried about some of the pope s initiatives which threaten to. The young pope has been renewed for a followup series featuring a new pope and storyline, but jude law isnt shocked that the hbo drama wont return for a direct season 2, despite suggesting there was room for continuation, per variety it wasnt that i wrapped it up assuming that i was done with it but i went in, we went in, to make a 10hour film, and we did that. The new pope season 2 official trailer hd jude law, john. Heres a look at the confirmed new pope cast and the shows likely air date. But by comparing with previous schedule, potential release date of the new pope 2nd season is sunday, january 10, 2021. In the young pope, law stars as the fictional first american pope. Ahead of its release, heres everything fans need to know about the.
John malkovich is the intriguing addition to hbos young. Hbo sets the young pope followup the new pope collider. The young pope season 2 could happen, but not for a very. The new pope is the sequel series to 2016s the young pope. As of april, 2020, the new pope has not been cancelled or renewed for a second season. With 953,000 viewers overnight, it beat the initial release of gomorrah and the. This is all verymuch confusing thanks in part to hbo opting to give the show a new title and it could be even crazier if another season emerges with a totallynew title attached.