HBO wants Rooster season 2 'within a year or less' according to the show's creators here's what we know so far
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Mon, 11 May 2026 12:37:31 +0000
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Rooster season 2 is well underway and we should expect new episodes sooner than we thought.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rooster season 2 could arrive within a year The show's creator Bill Lawrence revealed all during an IGN interview The first four episodes are already "broken", according to Lawrence Rooster season 2 could arrive sooner than I'd anticipated, according to a new interview with the show's creators Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses. Considering I gave Rooster season 1 a positive review , I'm very excited about new episodes. This news comes after the season 1 finale, which dropped yesterday (May 10). We've seen some big gaps between seasons across many of the best streaming services , but apparently HBO Max is keen to get more episodes out as soon as possible. Speaking exclusively to IGN , Lawrence told the site: "Weve broken the first four episodes. Were doing 10, and HBO wants it on within a year or less. Theyve got us grinding, so weve been at it for a
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It seems like Lawrence and Tarses have got this covered, though; because they were anticipating a renewal, they intentionally left the season finale in a place where they could expand on things for season 2 which has now been confirmed.
We were feeling pretty confident because the show premiered really well, Lawrence explained. [There were three] things that we kept [in the finale] that we knew we wanted to do at the start." What else do we know about
Rooster season 2? (Image credit: HBO Max) Right now it seems like plenty of fan favorites are set to return for Rooster season 2, so we haven't seen the last of the main cast including Steve Carell and Charly Clive.
In particular, John C. McGinley, who plays Ludlow College president Walter Mann, is set to return. Considering he delivered a standout performance in my opinion, I am certainly relieved. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Tarses reassured fans, saying: "Hes a regular. Next semester is a transition semester... so [Walt] talks about his swan song with Greg. Hes going to be dealing with this new situation and Greg's going to help him through it as we go forward. It would be mean of us to just send him away.
Elsewhere, the creators teased there's lots more drama to come and we also might see even more characters added for season 2, given the scale of the college.
It was an embarrassment of riches, Tarses explained. With all these [college] kids [and everyone else]. So I want all those people [back for Season 2]. The regular characters too.
It definitely feels like Rooster is ripe for season 2, and I can't wait to
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