I Am season 2: release date, cast, trailer and news for Channel 4 anthology series

Each instalment features a different lead actress, who collaborates on the episode’s creation alongside Savage, tackling issues that have a personal resonance to them.

In the recently released season two trailer, we see Jones, Wright and Manville in their respective roles as Victoria, Danielle, and Maria, although plot details remain scarce.

Jones said: “I’m delighted to be involved in the next series of I Am. Dominic always tells important stories with great sensitivity and the process so far has been wonderfully collaborative and open which is something I thrive on.

“I can’t wait to make what will be a very personal and thought-provoking piece and I’m thrilled to be telling this story with Ashley. I hope it really speaks to people and helps continue the important discussions around mental health.”

The first series of I Am starred Samantha Morton (Harlots), Gemma Chan (Humans) and Vicky McClure (Line of Duty), with Morton’s performance earning her a television BAFTA nod for Best Leading Actress.

Read on for everything you need to know about I Am season two.

I Am season 2 release date

The first I Am... season two film, I Am Victoria, airs on Channel 4 on Thursday 5th August 2021 at 9pm.

I Am season 2 plot

We don't have many details yet, only that Suranne Jones will play a character called Victoria in her standalone episode, while Wright and Manville will play Danielle and Maria, respectively.

In the trailer, Victoria appears to be a mother struggling with mental health issues, while Danielle and Maria both have very different relationship issues to contend with.

Dominic Savage says, “I am looking forward greatly to making another series of female led stories with such amazing and incredibly talented actors, starting with Suranne.

“It is a privilege to be telling such personal and important stories in this unique and collaborative way. These will be inspirational, relatable, and truthful tales of courage and hope, that shine a light on the difficult and challenging aspects of all of our lives.”

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I Am season 2 cast

Suranne Jones (best known for playing the leads in both Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack) is the first confirmed female lead, co-starring opposite Ashley Walters (Top Boy, Bulletproof) in I Am Victoria.

Letitia Wright (Small Axe) and Lesley Manville will also have standalone episodes, I Am Danielle and I Am Maria, respectively.

I Am season 2 trailer

There is a teaser trailer for the upcoming second series of I Am and you can watch it below.

Series one of I Am is available to stream on All 4. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide.