Season one of HBOs Someone Somewhere largely focused on main character Sam’s (Bridget Everett) quitting attempts to fit back into her Kansas hometown. The trailer for season two of the series suggests she’s at least a little more comfortable there.
The trailer shows that Sam and Joel (Jeff Hiller) have moved in together – “It’s just a financial arrangement,” Joel says – and have gotten into a routine. Sam also takes a few more steps to further her singing and approaches her old music teacher for singing lessons.
Hiller also told The Hollywood Reporter that Joel will have a new love interest in season two played by Tim Bagley (Grace and Frankie). “I originally thought Joel might get back together with his season one boyfriend, but I think this story is much more interesting,” he said.
The two-minute clip also showcases the series’ blend of comedy and emotion that earned Somebody Somewhere nearly unanimous critical acclaim for its first season. Everett and Hiller were nominated for Spirit Awards for their roles, and the show was nominated for Best New Series at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Along with Everett and Hiller, Someone Somewhere with Mary Catherine Garrison, Jane Brody, Murray Hill, Mercedes White, Kailey Albus and Meighan Gerachis. Bagley, Jennifer Mudge and Barbara Robertson join the show for the seas to come.
Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen created the series and co-produced with Everett; Carolyn Strauss of Mighty Mint; Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn for Duplass Brothers Productions; and Tyler Romany. Shuli Harel is a producer. Woods, Thureen, Everett, Rachel Axler, and Lisa Kron are the writers; season two directors are Jay Duplass, Robert Cohen and Lennon Parham.
Somebody Somewhere begins its second season on April 23 at 10:30 p.m. Watch the trailer below.
