Apple TV+ renews Physical for season 2

Charlotte Whyatt • 05 Aug 2021 News

The show is another success for the young streaming platform.

Apple TV+ has renewed its original dark comedy-drama Physical for season 2.

This announcement comes just ahead of its first season finale which will available to stream from tomorrow 6th August exclusively on Apple TV+ 

Set in the 1980s in sunny San Diego, the show follows bored housewife Sheila (Rose Byrne) who tries to overcome her personal demons by becoming an aerobics video star.  

Rory Scovel, Geoffrey Aremd, Paul Sparks, Lou Taylor Pucci, Della Saba, Deirdre Friek and Ashley Liao also star.

Physical was created and written by Annie Weisman, who previously served as a producer on such shows as Desperate Housewives. 

I, Tonya’s Craig Gillespie directed the pilot episode with the other eight shared out between Veep’s Stephanie Laing and Liza Johnson.

“We couldn’t be more proud to showcase Annie Weisman’s singular take on this darkly funny, heartbreaking and bold story,” said Michelle Lee, its domestic programming director. 

“Then we got to watch Rose Byrne inhabit this incredible, multi-layered character, giving us an unforgettable tour de force performance.”

“We have been thrilled to see audiences around the world fall in love and feel seen by this show and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the next chapter in Sheila’s journey towards personal empowerment.”

You can stream Physical on Apple TV+ now. 

Source: Variety