NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with Chris O’Dowd and Josh Segarra. They are two of the lead stars of the Apple TV+’s series, “The Big Door Prize”. O’Dowd plays Dusty and Segarra plays Giorgio. The series just kicked off its second season on the streaming service.
During our conversation with O’Dowd and Segarra we check in to see what we can expect from their characters and relationships in season 2 of the series. They also share some thoughts on how they have been able to expand their roles. It’s a great chat that you can watch above!
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Here is more information on season 2 of “The Big Door Prize” provided by Apple TV+:
Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel, “The Big Door Prize” season two follows the residents of Deerfield as the Morpho machine readies them for the mysterious “next stage.” As everyone’s potentials are exchanged for visions, new relationships form and new questions are asked. Dusty and Cass decide to take time apart while Trina (Amara) and Jacob (Fourlas) learn that they can shed their old labels. Giorgio and Izzy each find romance while Hana and Father Reuben attempt to discover the purpose of the machine.
The small town is once again left questioning what they thought they knew about their lives, relationships, potentials, and about the Morpho itself. “The Big Door Prize” features an ensemble cast led by Emmy Award winner Chris O’Dowd (“Bridesmaids”), Gabrielle Dennis (“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Luke Cage”), Ally Maki (“Shortcomings,””Wrecked”), Damon Gupton (“Bates Motel”), Josh Segarra (“The Other Two,” “Arrow”), Crystal Fox (“Big Little Lies,” “The Haves and the Have Nots”), Sammy Fourlas, Djouliet Amara (“Fitting In”), and is produced by Skydance Television and CJ ENM/Studio Dragon. Justine Lupe (“Succession”) joins guest stars Aaron Roman Weiner (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”), Mary Holland (“Harley Quinn”), Patrick Kerr (“Frasier”), Cocoa Brown (“For Better or Worse”), Carrie Barrett (“Henry Danger”), Elizabeth Hunter (“Jersey Boys”), Jim Meskimen (“Parks and Recreation”), Matt Dellapina (“For Life”), and Melissa Ponzio (Chicago Fire”) in the new season.
Read serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television, Miky Lee, Kim Young-Kyu and Hyun Park for Studio Dragon, Bill Bost and Sarah Walker. Steven Tsuchida, Heather Jack, Jordan Canning, Satya Bhabha and Declan Lowney direct the series.
