Paradise Season 2 cast and character guide: Every returning star and new appearances confirmed so far

Paradise Season 2 moves forward with most of its original cast confirmed to return, and several new actors joining the story. The show begins its second chapter just after Xavier Collins (played by Sterling K. Brown) leaves the underground bunker to search for his wife, stepping into a world that looks very different from the one he knew.

Back inside, people are trying to rebuild their lives, while above ground, survival looks more difficult and unpredictable. These parallel paths will shape much of what happens in the new season.

The makers have announced exactly who will be back and who is joining the cast this time. Filming wrapped on August 14, 2025.

Sterling K. Brown shared the news, saying fans are “not prepared” for what lies ahead. Adding to the mix, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, Michael McGrady, and Timothy Omundson have all been confirmed among the new arrivals.

This article covers everyone whose participation has been announced, explains what role they will have, and includes brief quotes the stars and creators have shared about their involvement.

Returning key cast members of Paradise Season 2 are confirmed

Several principal actors from Season 1 are set to return. These include:

• Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins
• Julianne Nicholson as Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond
• Sarah Shahi as Dr. Gabriela Torabi
• Nicole Brydon Bloom as Agent Jane Driscoll
• Krys Marshall as Nicole Robinson
• Aliyah Mastin as Presley Collins
• Percy Daggs IV as James Collins
• Charlie Evans as Jeremy Bradford

James Marsden is also expected to appear in flashback scenes as President Cal Bradford. These returns keep the main story threads and relationships ongoing.

New cast additions and their reported roles for Paradise Season 2

Paradise Season 2 has added several new actors in recurring or guest roles:

• Shailene Woodley joins as a character named Annie. The show’s creator, Dan Fogelman, described her early episode as “a performance tour de force,” and Woodley reacted to seeing a preview by saying, “I’m sweating! I did it and I’m sweating! That was crazy!” Both comments were reported after a Comic-Con preview.
• Thomas Doherty is listed as a recurring guest who plays Link, described in reports as the leader of a biker group tied to Xavier’s storyline.
• Michael McGrady as Geiger and Timothy Omundson as Chef are reported to appear in roles connected to the above-ground action tied to Xavier’s search.
• Raymond Cham Jr. has been added in a recurring role, though his character details were not released in the announcement.
• Ryan Michelle Bathé (Sterling K. Brown’s wife) is also reported to guest star in Paradise Season 2.

What have the creators and cast said about Paradise Season 2?

Onstage at Comic-Con and in follow-up reporting, the show’s team made a few short, factual remarks that were published. Dan Fogelman said the Annie episode played for the crowd was powerful, calling Woodley’s work a “performance tour de force.”

Sterling K. Brown said viewers will “see how people have been surviving” outside the bunker and that Paradise Season 2 will show different kinds of survivors. The reporting notes that some scenes between new and returning characters have already been filmed.

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Filmed by mid-August 2025, Paradise Season 2 brings back most key players from Season 1 and introduces fresh talent like Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty. Creator Dan Fogelman and Sterling K. Brown say the new episodes will shift the story in surprising ways; blending bunker tensions with the struggle for survival above ground. As the show moves into post-production, early 2026 looks likely for its return, promising more mystery and emotional shifts.

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