How I Met Your Father returned for its second season on Hulu with Hilary Duff as Sophie and Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall as her younger self narrating to her son. The release date of How I Met Your Father Season 3 is yet to be announced.
New episodes will follow the core group of friends as they navigate romantic entanglements and Sophie’s tentative search for her father. Chris Lowell stars as Jesse and Francia Raisa is Valentina, Tom Ainsley is Charlie and Suraj Sharma is Sid.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff has successfully transitioned from her teen star days into adult acting and businesswoman roles. Former Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff has co-starred in several films as an adult actress as well as being cast as Rachel in Darren Star’s highly rated TV Land series Younger.
Kim Cattrall returns as future Sophie in How I Met Your Father’s second season alongside Chris Lowell (Jesse), Valentina and Suraj Sharma (Sid). Kim Cattrall reprises her role as Future Sophie who will narrate to her son about how they met and their romantic adventures.
Francia Raisa
Francia Raisa, best known for her roles as cheerleader Leti in Bring It On: All or Nothing and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, has many acting projects under her wing and is actively engaged in charitable causes, including donating a kidney to Selena Gomez who suffers from Lupus.
Hilary Duff and John Corbett star as co-lead characters on How I Met Your Father season 2. Joining them are Chris Lowell (Jesse), Suraj Sharma (Sid), Ashley Reyes (Hannah), Josh Peck (Drew), Tien Tran (Ellen), Future Sophie (Kim Cattrall), Future Sophie’s mother; Future Sophie also returns as the show narrator.
How I Met Your Father left many plotlines unresolved in its inaugural season, including Jesse and Sophie’s potential romance that remains open ended.
Chris Lowell
Chris Lowell is an American actor best known for his roles on ABC teen drama Life As We Know It and Stosh Piznarski in Veronica Mars movie. Additionally he appears as Derrick in Fox’s Enlisted and Sebastian Howard on Netflix series GLOW.
Duff, Lowell, Sharma, Raisa, Ainsley and Tran are back for season 2022 of HIMYM as is Kim Cattrall from Sex and the City as its narrator; but Love Victor star Michael Cimino will join their ranks.
Suraj Sharma
Season 2 will reunite the group, introduce several new characters, and feature some returning ones – such as Jesse reuniting with an ex and Ellen (Tien Tran) landing a job opportunity, while bar owner Sid (Suraj Sharma) married surgeon Hannah (Hannah Keating).
Kim Cattrall reprises her role of Future Sophie narrating how she met her son. She’s joined by Duff, Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran and Sharma as part of Sex and the City’s close-knit cast; regular cast members Josh Peck and Daniel Augustin also make appearances.
Josh Peck
Josh Peck will join Hilary Duff as Sophie on How I Met Your Father Season 2, playing an impossible romantic in contemporary New York City. Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa and Tom Ainsley round out her close group of friends.
Peck is an established comedian who has performed at numerous comedy clubs and venues. A regular contributor to David Dobrik’s YouTube channel and hosting his own personal comedy channel on YouTube, Peck encourages his fans to focus on their mental health by seeking guidance when necessary.
Tien Tran
Tien Tran, an emerging stand-up comedian and actress, launched her stand-up career in 2017 at Chicago Showcase and The Second City mainstage performances. Born and raised in Erie Pennsylvania before attending Boston College.
Ellen, Jesse’s adoptive sister, finds both employment and romantic fulfillment during the season 2 finale of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Additionally, the queer dating scene changes after her romance with Ian concludes and Sid reveals he has married Hannah.
Hulu’s Dollface serves as an example of “wonderful Asian American representation” that she hopes to continue increasing in television programming. She is thrilled to be part of this show and look forward to expanding her acting career further.
Tom Ainsley
Tom Ainsley was born in 1991 and stands 6 feet 1 inch. His horoscope is Sagittarius and his Christian beliefs. He has one daughter named Isabella as well as Amy as his fiancee. Tom has made several television appearances.
He is currently engaged in multiple projects. He appeared as Nick Roane on Versailles.
Valentina and Charlie parted ways, Ellen found employment and potential romantic interest, Sid married Hannah, and Sophie is likely to continue her entanglements with Ian.
Ashley Reyes
How I Met Your Father will return for its second season on January 24, with Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Chris Lowell, Tien Tran, Suraj Sharma and John Corbett reprising their roles from its debut. Kim Cattrall from Sex and the City will reprise Future Sophie to tell their own unique tale of how we met.
Ashley Reyes, an accomplished Broadway performer and expert swords and hand-to-hand combat specialist will join the cast as well. Reyes was selected as a finalist in the Stephen Sondheim Student Performer of the Year competition in 2016, appearing both on American Gods and Slayers (an indie film with Abigail Breslin as its star).
John Corbett
Duff and Corbett will return alongside How I Met Your Father actors Francia Raisa (Valentina), Josh Peck (Drew), Suraj Sharma (Sid), Tom Ainsley (Charlie), Ashley Reyes (Hannah), and Tien Tran (Ellen). Additionally, new cast members include Riverdale actor Mark Consuelos; Love, Victor star Michael Cimino and Constance Marie will join this season 2 cast.
Corbett is widely recognized for his roles on popular TV series such as Sex and the City and Northern Exposure, and movie such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Both he and his wife Derek are passionate animal rights activists and often post images supporting animal causes on social media.
| Section | Key Details |
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| Plot | “How I Met Your Father” Season 2 on Hulu will follow the core group of friends, including Hilary Duff as Sophie, as they navigate romantic entanglements and Sophie’s search for her father. Kim Cattrall, known for “Sex and the City,” narrates as Future Sophie. New characters and unresolved plotlines from Season 1 will continue to be explored. |
| Cast | The cast includes Hilary Duff, Kim Cattrall, Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Suraj Sharma, Ashley Reyes, Tien Tran, and John Corbett. Michael Cimino, Mark Consuelos, and Constance Marie join the Season 2 cast. |
| Release Date | “How I Met Your Father” Season 2 was premiered on January 24, 2023, on Hulu. The series returns with a mix of familiar faces and new additions, promising to continue the romantic and comedic adventures of the core group of friends. The release date of How I Met Your Father Season 3 is yet to be announced. |
| Cast Details | The ensemble cast features both seasoned actors like Hilary Duff and John Corbett and emerging talents like Michael Cimino and Ashley Reyes. The show explores relationships, romance, and the journey of Sophie in search of her father, all while Future Sophie (Kim Cattrall) narrates the story. |
Conclusion
“How I Met Your Father” Season 2 promises to bring back the charm and humor of the core group of friends, led by Hilary Duff, as they navigate the complexities of love and relationships. With Kim Cattrall as the narrator, the series continues to explore both familiar and new characters, adding depth and intrigue to the story. Fans can look forward to another season filled with laughter, romance, and unexpected twists. The release date of How I Met Your Father Season 3 is yet to be announced.
