Hulu offers the 2025 American political thriller series Paradise, which was developed by Dan Fogelman. Three years after a disastrous incident, it follows Secret Service agent Xavier Collins as he looks into the President's unexplained death in a huge subterranean bunker.
Starring James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, and Sterling K. Brown, the series combines suspense, drama, and science fiction and has received praise from critics. It has also been nominated for several Emmys for its dramatic performances and perceptive writing.
Shailene Woodley's presence in Season 2 of Paradise adds excitement and intrigue to Hulu's political drama. She will be important to the plot's growth. The actor is well-known for her appearances in The Fault in Our Stars and Big Little Lies.
More about Shailene Woodley Joining Paradise Season 2
Shailene Woodley has officially joined the Paradise universe, and during a recent interview at Variety's TIFF Studio, the award-winning actress briefly shared some insights. This was about joining the cast of Hulu's political thriller Paradise for its highly anticipated second season. She was tight-lipped about plot elements (due to a non-disclosure agreement). Though her passion was clear.
When asked what she could reveal about the upcoming season, she said,
“I signed an NDA, bro. I can’t say nothing,”
Though the actress didn’t dive into spoilers, her presence in the interview hinted at a significant role in the next chapter of the series.
Following Paradise's dramatic and plot-twisting Season 1 finale, fans had a lot of questions and aspirations. After President Cal Bradford's killer was revealed, Xavier (Sterling K. Brown) suddenly left the bunker to search the outside world for his wife at the conclusion of the episode. The inclusion of a new character is primarily portrayed by Woodley. This may give the already gripping storyline more energy and perspective. This is particularly true when the action moves outside of the underground environment.
Known for her many roles, Shailene Woodley first gained notoriety with The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and since then, she has won accolades from critics for her work in movies including The Fault in Our Stars and The Descendants. She has also starred in Big Little Lies and the Divergent Series, for which she was nominated for several awards for her dramatic roles.
She has not confirmed the sort of role she will play. However, fans are already wondering if she will be a part of the world. This would be within the bunker or an outside survivor, possibly related to Xavier's journey. In any event, she will surely play a significant role in Season 2's developing mystery and drama.
Screenplays for Season 2 have already been finished. The show’s filming is expected to start in a few weeks. Fogelman has pledged a speedier turnaround between seasons, with the intention of launching Season 2 in early 2026 – mimicking the original release timeframe.
Fans will still have to wait a little while longer to find out more about Woodley's part, but her presence alone is enough to increase anticipation. The next season of Paradise seems to be even more exciting than the first as it grows its cast and plot.