One of the biggest television surprises of the year has been “Heels.” Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig play two brothers who compete in their father’s wrestling organization in Georgia and deal with all the turmoil that results in Starz’s wrestling-themed drama, which was written by “Loki” head writer Michael Waldron.
The program received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 96% Fresh certification on Rotten Tomatoes. According to Deadline, it was also promptly renewed for Season 2. Along with other shows like the historical romance “Outlander” and the follow-up series “Power Book II: Ghost,” Starz has discovered another blockbuster.
Who knows? Maybe this series will be given some Emmy consideration when the time comes next year. Since the October 10, 2021, airing of the Season 1 finale, viewers have been screaming for more of the Spade family’s story. Here is your handy guide to everything we know about the upcoming “Heels” second season.
Heels Season 2 Release Date
Are you prepared to fight? The good news is that it’s almost time to return to the ring, so get ready. By a Stephen Amell interview, “Heels” Season 2 would probably debut in the first half of 2023.
When the star was attending PopCon in November 2022, he gave an interview to nbd_elemirate (via Wrestling Inc.), where he said, “We wrapped filming on the first of July. It could have come out around now, but it will probably come out early next year.”
In addition to receiving Season 2, we might also see Amell engage in actual wrestling. The actor has made multiple appearances at various wrestling events over the years, and as he told nbd_elemirate, “I’m going to try to do something with WWE or AEW around the launch of the second season.”
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What is the Plot of Heels Season 2?
There doesn’t seem to be much of a reason for “Heels” Season 2’s creators to change too much, except for continuing the plots and character arcs already established and awaiting resolution, given how well-received Season 1 was by critics and viewers.
The first season of “Heels” concluded with Crystal winning the Duffy Wrestling League championship. Still, Ace and Jack, the good person or “face” of the theatrical production and the villainous “heel,” respectively, had come to an impasse and were at odds. In addition, Jack and Staci’s marriage is in peril.
It appears like “Heels” Season 2 will center on this dynamic as Jack tries to mend fences with his wife and his brother/competitor. Since the show wouldn’t be the same (or even possible) without Ace in the ring, there has also been discussion on whether Ace will end up leaving the DWL, even if it is only for a small amount of time.
Who is Starring in Heels Season 2?
Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, who starred in the first season of “Heels,” will reprise their roles as brothers Jack and Ace Spade in the second season. Amell became well-known for playing the title character Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the CW television series “Arrow.” At the same time, Ludwig has appeared in popular programs like “The Hunger Games,” “Bad Boys,” and “Vikings.”
Alison Luff as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins, James Harrison as Apocalypse, Roxton Garcia as Thomas Spade, and Chris Bauer as Wild Bill Hancock will all be making return appearances as well.
In addition to the returning central cast members, Trey Tucker and Robby Ramos, who play Bobby Pin and Diego Cottonmouth respectively, have been promoted to the regular cast, according to Deadline.
That might imply that they will appear more frequently in “Heels” season 2. It’s less specific whether real-life wrestler CM Punk, who famously portrayed Ricky Rabies in Season 1, will return given that he just made a comeback from a protracted absence after joining All Elite Wrestling, according to Sports Illustrated.
For “Heels” Season 2, we may probably also anticipate introducing new characters, albeit it’s unclear who those individuals would be.
Who is the Showrunner of Heels Season 2?
One notable accomplishment on Michael Waldron’s portfolio, the creation of “Heels,” is just one of several during a career-defining period that also saw the creation of “Loki,” a Disney+ original Marvel Cinematic Universe series.
Along with “Heels,” Waldron also penned the scripts for the upcoming “Avengers: Secret Wars” and the blockbuster sequel “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” He also threw in a “Rick and Morty” script here and there.
Waldron, who served as an executive producer for “Heels Season 1,” will continue in that advising role but will hand up daily show running responsibilities to Mike O’Malley, another “Heels” producer in charge of the first batch of episodes.
O’Malley, a veteran of TV both in front of and behind the camera, wrote for “Shameless,” developed “Survivor’s Remorse,” and appeared as Charlie Gully, the promoter of Florida Wrestling Dystopia, on “Yes, Dear,” “Glee,” and “Heels.” In Season 2, he’ll play that character once more.
Where to Watch Heels Season 1?
The premium, extra-free cable programming providers that offer an intriguing combination of recently released dramatic movies and challenging original programming have long seen Starz as a distant third-place competitor, or worse, behind rivals like HBO and Showtime.
Big things are happening in Duffy, GA. #HeelsSTARZ pic.twitter.com/zErAwvf2lr
— Heels (@HeelsSTARZ) March 15, 2022
In the 2010s and 2020s, Starz committed to fostering new programming and fresh talent, building a reputation as a home for eccentric, understated, expertly produced, and compellingly performed series that can compete in terms of quality with nearly anything on one of its cable TV rivals or a fledgling streaming service.
Shows like “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” “Spartacus,” “Outlander,” “Black Sails,” and “Heels,” created by one of Disney and Marvel’s top writers (Michael Waldron), about a little-examined aspect and subculture of a prevalent form of entertainment: an independent, hardscrabble wrestling promotion out of the South, Starz has evolved into a home for the cerebral, genre-bending, action-heavy fare. Both “Heels” Season 1 and Season 2 are accessible through Starz’s streaming app and on-demand offerings.
Heels Season 2 Trailer
The Heels Season 2 trailer is not available yet so you can watch its previews trailer below:
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