Issa Rae and the cast of her new reality series ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles‘ have reason to celebrate, as it was just announced that the show has officially been renewed for Season 2 by HBO Max.
The unscripted series focuses on a group of Black, young, Black, ambitious, long-time friends in South L.A., as they navigate adulthood in their mid-20s, success, business, dating, and the pursuit of their dreams.
“We are thrilled with the success of Sweet Life: Los Angeles,” said Jennifer O’Connell, EVP, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family, HBO Max. “The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing partners delivered an elevated, purposeful series, which featured the fun, inspiring and challenging moments that young adults face navigating relationships and careers.”
Rebecca Quinn, SVP, Non-Fiction, HBO Max adds “Fans are really embracing this endearing, entertaining and ambitious group of friends. We can’t wait to see where they take us for season two as they continue to shine an important light on Black culture in South Los Angeles.”
Sweet Life: Los Angeles is produced by Rae’s Hoorae; Main Event Media, an All3Media America Company; and Morning Dew Pictures. Issa Rae, Montrel McKay, Jimmy Fox, Sheri Maroufkhani, Leola Westbrook and Sun de Graaf serve as executive producers. Rajah Ahmed and Pyongson “Sunny” Yim serve as co-executive producers. Sara Rastogi and Ashley Calloway serve as producers.
via Deadline
Congrats to Issa and the cast! The series is one of our new faves, so we will definitely be locked in for Season 2!
Season one, which debuted in August, is currently available to stream on HBO Max.