Amazon wants to takeModern Loveon a second date.Less than a week following the series’ premiere on the streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video renewedModern Lovefor a second season, promising more irresistible romance yet to come for binge-watching fans.The anthology series, adapted fromreal-life storiesthat appeared in the popularNew York Timescolumnof the same name, immediately attracted social media buzz when the first season launched on October 18.Fans tuned in to watch the show’s star-studded cast — which featuresAnne Hathaway,Dev Patel,Tina Fey,Catherine KeenerandFleabag“Hot Priest” Andrew Scott, among others — but viewers stayed for the show’s romantically honest portrayal of 21st-century relationships.EachModern Loveepisode is a stand-alone, 30-minute story, making for an easy binge.Dev Patel and Catherine Keener.Giovanni Rufino/Amazon StudiosAnd while details for season 2 of the series are still unknown, Amazon confirmed that writer/director John Carney will return to helm the sophomore season, scheduled for a 2020 release. Carney is seasoned in the realm of romantic entertainment, previously bringing musical love stories such asSing Street,OnceandBegin Againto the big screen.Christopher Saunders/Amazon StudiosTina Fey and John Slattery.Christopher Saunders/Amazon Studios“Being given a green light to proceed withModern Loveis a great opportunity for us to continue to tell stories of love, while opening up the series into new cities and worlds,” Carney recentlytoldVarietyfor his excitement for season 2. “The possibilities are truly endless. Subsequent seasons can really branch out and dig deep into what it means to love in this complicated world. It’s incredible news for everyone involved in the series, and we are dizzy with possibilities moving forward.”Head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salkeadded: “Since its debut just last week, the reaction toModern Lovefrom viewers has been incredible. It’s a show with so much emotion and warmth — every episode touches the heart in a different way. We’re so excited we’ll be able to bring our global Prime Video customers more of the beautiful stories of romance, friendship and family fromModern Love.”
Amazon wants to takeModern Loveon a second date.
Less than a week following the series’ premiere on the streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video renewedModern Lovefor a second season, promising more irresistible romance yet to come for binge-watching fans.
The anthology series, adapted fromreal-life storiesthat appeared in the popularNew York Timescolumnof the same name, immediately attracted social media buzz when the first season launched on October 18.
Fans tuned in to watch the show’s star-studded cast — which featuresAnne Hathaway,Dev Patel,Tina Fey,Catherine KeenerandFleabag“Hot Priest” Andrew Scott, among others — but viewers stayed for the show’s romantically honest portrayal of 21st-century relationships.
EachModern Loveepisode is a stand-alone, 30-minute story, making for an easy binge.
Dev Patel and Catherine Keener.Giovanni Rufino/Amazon Studios
And while details for season 2 of the series are still unknown, Amazon confirmed that writer/director John Carney will return to helm the sophomore season, scheduled for a 2020 release. Carney is seasoned in the realm of romantic entertainment, previously bringing musical love stories such asSing Street,OnceandBegin Againto the big screen.
Christopher Saunders/Amazon Studios
Tina Fey and John Slattery.Christopher Saunders/Amazon Studios
“Being given a green light to proceed withModern Loveis a great opportunity for us to continue to tell stories of love, while opening up the series into new cities and worlds,” Carney recentlytoldVarietyfor his excitement for season 2. “The possibilities are truly endless. Subsequent seasons can really branch out and dig deep into what it means to love in this complicated world. It’s incredible news for everyone involved in the series, and we are dizzy with possibilities moving forward.”
Head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salkeadded: “Since its debut just last week, the reaction toModern Lovefrom viewers has been incredible. It’s a show with so much emotion and warmth — every episode touches the heart in a different way. We’re so excited we’ll be able to bring our global Prime Video customers more of the beautiful stories of romance, friendship and family fromModern Love.”
source: people.com
