Here is everything you should know about the release date of Heel Season 2
Starz’s Heels delves deep into the world of small-town professional wrestling. Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow, The CW) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), Heels offers viewers a glimpse into this arena. Their characters portray two brothers attempting to run their late father’s wrestling promotion in Georgia after his passing away.
Network Ten renewed the show for Season 2, but production has been delayed due to Amell appearing on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast to discuss why.
Heels Season 2 Release Date
After an immensely popular first season that won both critical acclaim and audience approval, Heels is set for another exciting outing on Starz this Friday (July 28) on their app. Penned by Michael Waldron – known for writing Doctor Strange and Multiverse of Madness as well as Loki – Heels chronicles two brothers struggling to uphold their late father’s legacy within a small-town wrestling league. Stephen Amell plays Jack Spade while Alexander Ludwig takes on Ace Spade alongside Mary McCormack Alison Luff Allen Maldonado Kelli Berglund James Harrison, Chris Bauer all make appearances and appearances in Heels cast.
Heels was renewed for a second season in November 2021 and filming completed in July 2022. Unfortunately, no release date for Heels was given by the network until last month when Amell revealed on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast Inside of You that its new episodes would air either “in the first or second quarter” of 2023.
Michael Waldron will remain executive producer on new episodes, but is passing over day-to-day responsibilities of Heels showrunner to Mike O’Malley. O’Malley Ink and LBI Entertainment in partnership with Lionsgate Television produce Heels for Starz; it stars Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig and others as professional wrestlers working at a family-owned promotion in rural Georgia.
Heels Synopsis
Heels is an engaging drama about professional wrestling in small-town Georgia. Starring Stephen Amell from CW’s Arrow and Alexander Ludwig from Vikings respectively, two brothers compete in scripted events under scripted rules set up for them by an elite trainer. Critical response has been strong with an overall 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes; similar themes and settings have been seen on other popular shows such as Glow or Sanctuary.
Heels Season 2 will debut Friday, July 28 on the Starz app and picks up directly after Season 1, where Jack and Ace Spade continue their sibling rivalry battle in front of an audience full of adoring fans. In addition, this season will follow Duffy Wrestling League management as they attempt to become an international powerhouse promotion.
Additionally, Jack’s troubled relationship with Staci and the possibility that he is competing against his brother for their father’s legacy adds further drama. Recurring actors Trey Tucker and Robby Ramos return for Season 2, as will Alice Barrett Mitchell as Carol Spade; Mary McCormack as Willie Day; Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler; Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins and Chris Bauer of AEW as Wild Bill Hancock (all from Season 1). AEW’s CM Punk will also appear as guest stars during Season 2.
Aspect | Details |
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Title | Heels |
Genre | Drama, Professional Wrestling |
Main Cast | Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Mary McCormack, Alison Luff, Allen Maldonado, Kelli Berglund, James Harrison, Chris Bauer, and others |
Production Network | Starz |
Premiere Date | Season 1 premiered in October 2021. Season 2 is set to premiere on July 28, 2023, on the Starz app. |
Plot | Heels explores the world of small-town professional wrestling, focusing on two brothers trying to run their late father’s wrestling promotion in Georgia. |
Season 2 Synopsis | Season 2 continues the sibling rivalry between Jack and Ace Spade and their efforts to expand Duffy Wrestling League while facing personal and professional challenges. |
Key Production Info | Season 2 completed filming in July 2022, with Michael Waldron remaining as the executive producer. Mike O’Malley takes over as showrunner. |
Critical Reception | The show has received positive critical acclaim with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for Season 1. |
Notable Guest Stars | CM Punk appears as a guest star during Season 2. |
Trailer | A trailer for Season 2 has been released, teasing the return of the show and its focus on the wrestling world. |
Cast
Heels, the Starz drama featuring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig is back! Tune in on Friday July 28th at 10/9c either through streaming services such as Starz app or cable to catch its return with new episode featuring siblings Jack and Ace Spade who fight over their late father’s wrestling promotion company while simultaneously exploring who they are both inside and out of the ring.
Heels was written and produced by Michael Waldron (Loki), set in an idyllic Georgia community and serves as an affectionate tribute to professional wrestling’s indelible influence beyond its squared circle. Produced through O’Malley Ink / LBI Entertainment in association with Lionsgate Television.
Heels Season Two picks up immediately following the conclusion of its first season, when Jack and Ace were engaged in an epic struggle for Duffy Wrestling League championship. Now with both titles hanging in the balance and their relationship on tenuous ground, they must identify what matters most to each of them and decide what has the highest priority in their lives.
Heels is widely recognized for its eye-popping wrestling sequences, yet also features a phenomenal ensemble cast that elevates the show. Mary McCormack stars as Staci, Alison Luff as Kayla and Kelli Berglund as Crystal with other guest stars like CM Punk, Robby Ramos, Alice Barrett Mitchell Chris Bauer and Roxton Garcia rounding out this ensemble cast.
Trailer
Heels fans have long anticipated the return of this Starz drama created by Loki showrunner Michael Waldron and featuring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), which was renewed for Season 2 after its premiere airing in October 2021.
First season was an overwhelming hit among both critics and wrestling fans alike, earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, season two has yet to air; according to star Amell’s account of Starz-Lionsgate negotiations regarding which properties belong where.
Now, the show has released a trailer teasing its return, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come. Season two begins July 28 with a special livestream on Starz app and later linear TV; its focus will be Jack’s attempt to expand his Duffy Wrestling League beyond its small-town roots while another company in Florida attempts to recruit Ace.
Conclusion
Heels is one of the most captivating dramas to emerge from the wrestling world, due to its realistic backstage intrigue and central sibling rivalry between Jack Spade and Ace Spade – not to mention Amell’s experience as both a WWE guest star and SummerSlam match competitor.
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