My Life with the Walter Boys season 2: Release date speculation, cast and latest news
It didn't take long for a second season to be confirmed.
Ever since season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys came to a close in December 2023, fans have been clamouring for a second instalment – and now we have some good news on that front.
Filming has officially wrapped on season 2 of the drama, which was renewed for a second season just days after the first dropped on Netflix.
Inspired by the Wattpad novel of the same name by Ali Novak, the series follows 15-year-old Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), whose life is uprooted from New York to rural Colorado following a family tragedy.
Taken into the care of her late mother's best friend, Katherine (Sarah Rafferty), Jackie attempts to keep hold of her dream of studying at the prestigious Princeton University, while also becoming entangled in a love triangle between two Walter brothers, Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry).
"I am beyond thrilled that My Life with the Walter Boys has been renewed for a second season," said creator and showrunner Melanie Halsall (via Variety) of the season 2 renewal.
"We have been overwhelmed by the love and support that the audience has given the show and can’t wait to dive back into the world of Silver Falls and the lives of these characters."
Executive producer Ed Glauser added: "The saying 'it takes a village' couldn’t be more true as it pertains to the success of My Life with the Walter Boys.
"From Ali Novak’s original novel, brilliantly adapted by Melanie Halsall, to our wonderful cast who brought her characters to life, and Netflix’s steadfast commitment, we’re thrilled to continue Jackie’s journey with season 2."
So, what could unfold in season 2? Read on for everything we know so far.
My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 release date speculation
Given that filming on season 2 has now wrapped, fans can likely expect the new instalment to land in 2025.
But that's just speculation at this point, and fans will have to wait and see.
My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 cast
The returning season 2 cast members are as follows:
- Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie
- Sarah Rafferty as Katherine
- Marc Blucas as George
- Noah LaLonde as Cole
- Ashby Gentry as Alex
- Connor Stanhope as Danny
- Johnny Link as Will
- Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan
- Jaylan Evans as Skylar
- Zoë Soul as Hayley
- Isaac Arellanes as Isaac
- Myles Perez as Lee
- Alex Quijano as Uncle Richard
- Ashley Tavares as Tara
- Dean Petriw as Jordan
- Alix West Lefler as Parker
- Lennix James as Benny
- Alisha Newton as Erin
- Ellie O’Brien as Grace
- Kolton Stewart as Dylan
- Mya Lowe as Kiley
- Gabrielle Jacinto as Olivia
- Jesse Lipscombe as Coach Allen
- Nathaniel Arcand as Mato
Per Deadline, season 2 will also feature five new characters, with Riele Downs (Bel-Air) joining the cast as Maria, a "flirty girl in Alex’s driver’s ed class".
Carson MacCormac (Shazam!) will also appear as "handsome senior" Zach, Natalie Sharp (Wilderness) will join the cast as "champion rodeo rider" B Hartford, Janet Kidder (Star Trek: Discovery) will star as Joanne Wagner, and Jake Manley (The Order) will play bronc rider Wylder Holt.
Meanwhile, behind the camera, Halsall executive produces alongside Ed Glauser and Becky Hartman Edwards.
My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 plot speculation
Season 2 is likely to pick up from the end of season 1, which left the huge question of whether Jackie will pick Cole or Alex up in the air.
In this respect, the TV show's season 1 ending deviated slightly from the ending of the novel upon it’s based, which sees Jackie stay with Cole (played by LaLonde in the show).
Creator Melanie Halsall recently explained this decision, telling Variety: "In the book, she’s with Alex for quite some time, then they split up and it’s quite mutual.
"Then she and Cole decide they’re going to be together once she comes back from New York. I knew I didn’t want to do that.
"The thought I had in my head was that she wouldn’t up with either boy — that she’s a successful young woman, striving out on her own, without a romance. So that was one idea."
Halsall has also teased that season 2 is set to be "bigger and better".
"We’ve got massive set pieces in each episode, and the stories are more intricate. We found our feet with our characters, [and] the actors really understand their characters now. When I was coming back, I was excited to start shooting again because I knew we had great stories to tell," she told Netflix.
Speaking about what's in store for Jackie next season, she added: "[Jackie is] trying to figure out where she belongs this season. She’s definitely not trying to lose either side of herself, and trying to make sure that they could coexist."
Season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys is now available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
