With a new trailer for A Black Lady Sketch Show season 2, Dr. Haddassah Olayinka Ali-Youngman is back, ahead of the show’s premiere on HBO Max this spring.
Developed by Robin Thede and produced by Issa Rae, the narrative sketch comedy revolves around Black female comedy writers and performers. ABLSS premiered on HBO in 2019 and was nominated for three Emmys. Shooting for season 2 was postponed during the height of the ongoing COVID pandemic but was eventually resumed this spring.
HBO broadcasted the teaser for ABLSS season 2 on YouTube today with a caption swearing an April 23 premiere. This season will stream on HBO Max in addition to airing on HBO. The video portrays Thede declares the show’s return in character as the pre-PhD previously known as Haley, who’s finally finished with her sister’s season 1 wedding toast and is now ready to take on HBO and the pandemic.
Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black are returning for season 2, and new members Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend. Quinta Brunson, a crucial cast member in season 1, unfortunately, won’t resume shooting due to scheduling issues. Lauren Ashley Smith is the head writer with a team that includes Black, Rae Sanni, Akilah Green, Holly Walker, Kindsey Young, Shenovia Large, and Kristin Layne Tucker.
Guest stars for this season consist of Gabrielle Union, Jesse Williams, Ayesha Curry, Miguel, Omarion, Kim Wayans, Skai Jackson, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross Wunmi Mosaku.
There is still no information about what the sketches in A Black Lady Sketch Show season 2 will get into, but fans can expect at least one familiar character to return after her appearance in the teaser. Like season 1, this follow-up concentrates on “Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations” and will incorporate six episodes.
About A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show is an HBO sketch comedy show created by Robin Thede. The show consists of comedy sketches performed by a predominantly African-American group of female comedians that comprise executive producer Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson, and Gabrielle Dennis, as well as guests, which include executive producer Issa Rae, Angela Bassett, Laverne Cox, and Nicole Byer.
Seeking to address the failures of the comedy landscape and entertainment industry to include vital voices, this narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters is notable for its numerous firsts: the first all-black women writer’s room (led by Lauren Ashley Smith), the first black woman sketch director (Dime Davis, “Boomerang”), and the first sketch series cast composed entirely of black women.
Touching on such culturally relevant themes as social norms, anxiety, religion, sex, dating and relationships, each episode consists of five to six sketches and features guest stars such as Angela Bassett, Laverne Cox, Tia Mowry, Loretta Devine, Kelly Rowland and David Alan Grier.
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