Kate Hudson is getting back on the court for the second season of the Netflix sports comedy “Running Point,” returning as Isla Gordon, the sharp but underestimated executive who unexpectedly finds herself running the fictional basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves.
And the new episodes of the show, from executive producers Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, appear to take advantage of Hudson’s soft-shoe skills by putting the two-time Oscar nominee at center court with the team’s dancers.
Season 1 saw Isla — who, as the only daughter of the team’s owner, was often overlooked by her late father and undermined by her brothers (Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur and Justin Theroux) — find her footing in her new role. But, in Season 2, which begins streaming on April 23, she’s no longer the surprise choice to lead the Waves; now, she’s the one with the target on her back.
“With the franchise finally rebounding after last year’s scandal, Isla is determined to prove she’s not just keeping the seat warm for her brother Cam (Theroux),” a synopsis teases. “What she doesn’t know is that Cam is quietly maneuvering behind the scenes to reclaim his post, turning every misstep into ammunition.”
The Season 2 trailer promises more hijinks and hilarity as Isla navigates the pressures of running the family business and navigating the high-stakes world of professional basketball, while balancing the drama of her personal life (with Max Greenfield and Jay Ellis as romantic interests). The ensemble cast includes Brenda Song, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman and Uche Agada, and recurring guest star Ray Romano, who plays the Waves’ new head coach.
Ike Barinholtz (far right, as Cousin Bennie) joins Drew Tarver, Justin Theroux, Kate Hudson and Scott MacArthur in “Running Point” season 2.
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Nicole Richie (as Nicole Vark), Octavia Spencer (as Diane Robicheaux) and Lisa Rinna in “Running Point” season 2.
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Kate Hudson (as Isla Gordon) and Scott Speedman (as Luke McShay) in “Running Point” season 2.
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The clip also reveals guest appearances by series co-creator Barinholtz, who plays the Gordon family’s kooky cousin Bennie, and Lisa Rinna, who appears as herself. Octavia Spencer (Hudson’s co-star in the Apple series “Truth Be Told”), Nicole Richie and Scott Speedman also appear as new characters.
“Running Point” also features recurring guest stars: Roberto Sanchez, Jon Glaser, Scott Evans, Rob Huebel, Marissa Reyes, Blake Anderson, Ken Marino, Tommy Dewey, Richa Moorjani, Aliyah Turner and Jake Picking.
“Every decision on and off the court counts,” the synopsis explains. “To survive the family power plays and the scrutiny of the board, she’ll have to rip up last season’s game plan and come up with a whole new playbook if she wants to close out the season on top.”
“Running Point” debuted last February and was quickly renewed for a second season. The show ultimately spent five weeks in Netflix’s global English Top 10 TV chart. Mindy Kaling, Barinholtz and David Stassen serve as writers and executive producers, with Stassen also serving as showrunner.
In addition to starring in the series, Hudson executive produces alongside Howard Klein, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis. Jordan Rambis serves as producer. The series is produced by Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.
Watch the full trailer below:
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