Season Two

**Season Two** of NBC's American drama television series, *Midnight, Texas* was picked up on February 14, 2018. Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder will take over as co-showrunners, replacing series creator Monica Owusu-Breen. Additionally, Sarah Ramos and Yul Vazquez will not be reprising their roles as series regulars. However, the hope is for them to appear as guest stars. The second season will air on October 26, 2018 and will air on Friday nights at 9pm, a move from Monday nights from its season one premiere. It was announced that the show is canceled by NBC on December 21, 2018, one week ahead of the season two finale.

## Press Release

**DEVILISH "MIDNIGHT, TEXAS" EARNS SECOND SEASON RENEWAL ON NBC**

Summer's Supernatural Hit Returns as Author Charlaine Harris' Compelling Tale Unfolds for Loyal Audiences

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Feb. 14, 2018 - "Midnight, Texas," the #1 summer broadcast drama in the 18-49 demo, has been renewed for a second season on NBC.

Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, who served as consulting producers on the first season and have an overall deal with Universal Television, will be showrunners for season two and will executive produce along with David Janollari. The series is produced by Universal Television and David Janollari Entertainment.

The supernatural thriller, which is based on the best-selling book series by Charlaine Harris (author of the novels that inspired "True Blood"), takes a journey into a remote Texas town where nothing is what it seems. In Midnight, Texas, being normal is strange and only outsiders fit in. It's a mysterious safe haven for those who are different - a perfect place for anyone looking to hide from the outside world.

"I am stoked at the prospect of a second season of 'Midnight, Texas,'" Harris said. "I can't wait to revisit my favorite town to discover what its inhabitants have been up to the past few months. Now the viewers, who've been asking me questions daily, will have their reward."

The series stars François Arnaud ("The Borgias") as Manfred, a charming, powerful psychic who can communicate with spirits and finds safety in Midnight surrounding himself with both human and supernatural allies. Midnight is also home to Bobo, proprietor of the town's local pawn shop (Dylan Bruce, "Orphan Black"); Fiji, a witch who owns the local wiccan shop (Parisa Fitz-Henley, "Luke Cage"); Olivia, a mysterious assassin with a weapon for every occasion (Arielle Kebbel, "Ballers"); Joe, an angel who knows all of Midnight's secrets, having been around for millennia (Jason Lewis, "Sex and the City"); Lemuel, a wise vampire with a long history in Midnight (Peter Mensah, "True Blood"); and others.

In praising "Midnight, Texas" last summer, USA Today said the series was "a genuinely fun summer diversion" while the Los Angeles Times added the show was "a charming new take on spooky old stories, with enough magic to keep even cynical viewers engaged."

"Midnight, Texas" was last summer's #1 drama on the broadcast networks in the key 18-49 demographic. "Midnight, Texas" ran undefeated in its 10 p.m. Monday timeslot versus its regular ABC and CBS competition in 18-49.

## Cast

* Dylan Bruce -as- Bobo Winthrop (9/9)
* Parisa Fitz-Henley -as- Fiji Cavanaugh (9/9)
* Arielle Kebbel -as- Olivia Charity (9/9)
* Jason Lewis -as- Joe Strong (9/9)
* Peter Mensah -as- Lemuel Bridger (9/9)

Recurring Cast* Joanne Camp -as- Xylda (2/9)
* Joe Smith -as- Mr. Snuggly (voice only) (2/9) (1 Uncredited)
* Kellee Stewart -as- Madonna Reed (2/9)
* Bernardo Saracino -as- Chuy Strong (5/9)
* Nestor Carbonell -as- Kai Lucero (7/9)
* Jaime Ray Newman -as- Patience Lucero (9/9)
* Josh Kelly -as- Walker Chisum (5/9)
* Claire Bryett Andrew -as- Sequoia (3/9)
* Chelsea Edmundson -as- Lyric (3/9)

Guest Starring* Marissa Cuevas -as- Dawnette (1/9)
* Bellina Martin Logan -as- Mildred (1/9)
* Rondi Reed -as- Grace Barrone (1/9)
* Sydney Wease -as- Mary (1/9)
* Michael J. Harney -as- Philip Charity (1/9)
* Trace Lysette -as- Celeste Mansfield (1/9)
* Mindy Sterling -as- Kiva Goldwater (1/9)
* Adam Langdon -as- Basil (2/9)
* Jasmine Cephas Jones -as- Addie Wigget (2/9)
* Jaime Murray -as- Delilah (2/9)
* Nick Lee -as- Theophilus (2/9)

Special Guest Stars* Sarah Ramos -as- Creek Lovell (2/9)
* Yul Vazquez -as- Rev. Emilio Sheehan (2/9)
* William Sterchi -as- Man in Wheelchair (1/9)
* Dennis Keiffer -as- Raucous Drunk/Demon (1/9)
* Hans Christopher -as- Bruce Baker (1/9)
* Darryl Deloach -as- Manager (1/9)
* Mami Speede Ito -as- Sweetness (1/9)
* Colin Jones -as- Rickie (1/9)
* Michael Ashton Kuhn -as- Friend (1/9)
* Keri Maletto -as- Chantilly (1/9)
* Monette Moio -as- Cashmere (1/9)
* Kristen Rakes -as- Carolyn Baker (1/9)
* Owen Szabo -as- Hunter (1/9)
* Ron Weisberg -as- Local (1/9)
* Forrie J. Smith -as- Cowboy (1/9)
* Rio Alexander -as- Django (1/9)
* Oscar Avila -as- Morgue Security Guard (1/9)
* Delilah Hanscum -as- 3 year old Mary (1/9)
* Keith Jardine -as- Duke (1/9)
* Denielle Fisher Johnson -as- Cop (1/9)
* Catharine E. Jones -as- Sheila Barrone (1/9)
* Jesse Phillips -as- Mike (1/9)
* Matthew Peterson -as- Bouncer (1/9)
* Alison Whitney -as- Jean Charity (1/9)
* Marie Wagenman -as- Young Olivia (1/9)
* Cyrus Dodson-Sands -as- 9 year old Walker (1/9)
* Jamie Bernadette -as- Peaches(1/9)
* Raleigh Cain as Onyx (1/9)
* Michael Davis -as- Old Man (1/9)
* Eric Steinig -as- Flirty Demon (1/9)
* The Reverend Horton Heat -as- Cartoon Saloon Band (1/9)
* Sterling Jones -as- Everard (1/9)
* Annacheska Brown -as- Witch Guard #3 (1/9)
* Luis Castillo -as- Male Delilah (1/9)
* Mona Malec -as- Witch Guard (1/9)

## Production Notes

* The writers' room opened on March 22, 2018.
* Filming for the second season will begin in July, 2018. François Arnaud, however, states they will begin filming in five weeks, in New Mexico, placing production to start in late May. Filming will continue through September or October, where managements wants a first show of the new season to be aired during Halloween week. Alternatively, Arielle Kebbel states that filming will begin in June.
	+ Filming for season two began on June 10, 2018.
	+ September 28, 2018 was the last day of principal photography for season two.
* Kelli Breslin (in March ) and Jeffrey Reddick (on May 6, 2018) joins the crew of writers.
* According to The New Mexico Film Office, the production will employ approximately 400 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico actors, and approximately 1,600 New Mexico background talent.
* New Mexico Film Office Director, Nick Maniatis, announced that the television series "Midnight, Texas", produced by Universal Television and David Janollari Entertainment, will be filming from mid-June through mid-September in Albuquerque. Directors include by Tim Andrew ("Teen Wolf"), Rob Greenlea ("Madam Secretary"), Stacey Black ("NCIS: New Orleans"), Marisol Adler ("The Brave"), Neema Barnette ("Luke Cage"), Barbara Brown ("American Horror Story") and Nick Gomez ("Daredevil").
* The week of July 9, 2018, the cast and crew begin principal photography for episodes three and four.
* The showrunners, Nicole Snyder and Eric Charmelo, in an interview with CinemaBlend have stated that the second season of *Midnight, Texas* will be more adult than the first season and noted that NBC gave very specific "marching orders" in "making [the second season] soapier, more sexy, salacious, more along the lines of *True Blood*." Both also noted that "We really pushed the envelope just in regards to relationships and sex appeal and gore and scares, it's a mixed bag but it's pretty risqué". They go on to elaborate that the show will also be more serialized and have a greater focus on character relationships as opposed to its monster-of-the-week format as the "last season [of] the show was trying to find its legs and there were monster of the week elements. We still have that peripherally but, [...] the relationships take front and center this season". Additionally, Snyder and Carmelo mentioned that the second season will focus on the show's mythology stating "This year is heavy mythology. There's mythology unfolds in every single episode".
* The actor who plays Kai Lucero, Nestor Carbonell has stated that "This season is its own contained story, We are starting fresh, and I didn’t feel like it was a complete moving train. You never know when joining a new set, in terms of style, what it’s going to be like. Even though there’s a lot of humor, it’s finding a tone that balances everything out. I feel like you can jump right into season two without knowing what happened in the first season. It’s an incredible ride".

## Trivia

* On May 13, 2018, it was announced that season two will air on Friday at 9pm.
* The second season has been set up with elements taken from the second book in the Midnight, Texas Trilogy: *Day Shift*.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional
* Behind The Scenes
* Conventions

San Diego Comic Con
### Videos

* Promotional
* Conventions and Interviews

Midnight, Texas - A New Fight for Midnight (Promo)Midnight, Texas - Season 2, Episode 1 Bad Things Happen When Night Falls in Midnight (Promo)Midnight, Texas - First Look Season 2 (Sneak Peek)Midnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) ARIELLE KEBBELMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) DYLAN BRUCEMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) ERIC CHARMELO AND NICOLE SNYDERMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) JAIME RAY NEWMANMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) JASON LEWISMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) FRANCOIS ARNAUDMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) NESTOR CARBONELLMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) PARISA FITZ HENLEYMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) PETER MENSAHMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) SARAH RAMOSMidnight, Texas Season Two (NBC) YUL VAZQUEZA Local’s Glossary - Midnight, Texas (Digital Exclusive)

Midnight, Texas - Comic-Con 2018 Full Panel (Digital Exclusive)Midnight, Texas - Comic-Con Panel 2018 Highlights (Digital Exclusive)'Midnight, Texas' Cast on Season 2 New Characters, Psychic Connection Comic-Con 2018 TVLineMidnight Texas Cast Preview Season 2 And Tease Some New Relationships SDCC 2018 SYFY WIREFrançois Arnaud MIDNIGHT TEXAS Comic Con InterviewArielle Kebbel Peter Mensah MIDNIGHT TEXAS Comic Con InterviewParisa Fitz-Henley Dylan Bruce MIDNIGHT TEXAS Comic Con InterviewJason Lewis MIDNIGHT TEXAS Comic Con InterviewNicole Synder Eric Charmelo MIDNIGHT TEXAS Comic Con InterviewMidnight Texas Cast Talk Season 2 NYCC 2018 SYFY WIREThe Cast Of "Midnight, Texas" Discuss Season 2What Excites François Arnaud About His Character, Manfredi On "Midnight, Texas"The Heightened Paranoia Of "Midnight, Texas"The Unusual Way Arielle Kebbel Prepares For Her Role On "Midnight, Texas"
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Charlaine Harris Twitter
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Un début d’année chargé pour François Arnaud
3. ↑ SpoilerTV - NBC Announces Fall 2018 Premiere Dates
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Spoiler TV - NBC Announces Fall Schedule 2018
5. ↑ The SpoilerTV 2018/19 Known Episode Counts Table - SpoilerTV
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Midnight Texas - Renewed for a 2nd Season
7. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' Renewed For Season 2 By NBC With New Showrunners, Two Cast Members Not Returning
8. ↑ https://deadline.com/2018/12/midnight-texas-marlon-canceled-nbc-2-seasons-1202523653/
9. ↑ Al Septien Twitter
10. ↑ Midnight, Texas S2
11. ↑ Arielle Kebbel on Twitter
12. ↑ Production Dates - Various Shows \*Updated 16th June 2018\* - SpoilerTV
13. ↑ Al Septien on Twitter
14. ↑ Kelli Breslin on Twitter
15. ↑ Kelli Breslin on LinkedIn
16. ↑ Jeffrey Reddick on Twitter
17. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' begins filming second season in Albuquerque
18. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' Films Second Season In New Mexico
19. ↑ Al Septien Twitter July 10th 2018
20. ↑ Midnight, Texas Is Back For Season 2, With Plenty Of Changes
21. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' Cast Reveal Sexy, Dark Season 2 Secrets
22. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' second season heading in a risqué direction
23. ↑ 'Midnight, Texas' Finale: Boss Talks Switching Up That Sexy Ending and Cueing the Danger Up for Season 2