Celebrity News August 14, 2014
HBO Renews ‘The Leftovers’ for Season 2
Fans of “The Leftovers,” listen up! Now that the show has been renewed for a second season, maybe some of the questions raised in Season 1 will be answered.
HBO President Michael Lombardo made the announcement on Wednesday. “We are thrilled to bring back 'The Leftovers' for a second season with the exceptional talents of Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. It has been truly exciting to see the overwhelming response to their provocative and original storytelling. We look forward to continuing the journey as the show delves deeper into the lives of those who remain.”
Set in a small New York suburb, “The Leftovers” focuses on the residents of the fictional town of Mapleton three years after 140 million inexplicably disappeared without a trace. Those left on Earth must then deal with feelings of fear, grief, salvation, hope, cult-fanaticism and more.
The show stars Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston and Liv Tyler.
“The Leftovers” airs Sundays at on HBO. The Season 1 finale will air September 7.