Marvel’s What If…? Season 2 has officially begun, and with episode one out on Disney+, Marvel Studios has unveiled many of the returning guest stars set to reprise their roles from Season 1.
Most notably, Jeffrey Wright will make his return as The Watcher, the cosmic entity that also appeared throughout the first season of the series. In a statement on the new season, director Bryan Andrews also revealed that stars Cate Blanchett, Jon Favreau, and more also appear throughout the second season.
“They’ve all been great,” said Andrews. “Cate Blanchett really sunk her teeth into this version of Hela we have. And, of course, Hayley Atwell as our Captain Carter—seeing that character go through what she goes through and keeps forging ahead—it’s amazing what Hayley brings to the table. And we had Jon Favreau come in and do a couple of versions of Happy Hogan and it was a blast. He’s amazing and really went for it. I asked for some wacky stuff in our 1602-inspired episode and he delivered in a big way—so much fun.”
Other stars set to return and reprise various roles from the first season include Clancy Brown, Josh Brolin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kat Dennings, Michael Douglas, Idris Elba, Karen Gillan, Seth Green, Frank Grillo, Jeff Goldblum, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Rachel House, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Rooker, Kurt Russell, Peter Serafinowicz, John Slattery, Cobie Smulders, Sebastian Stan, Tessa Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Taika Waititi, and Rachel Weisz.
What is What If…? Season 2 about?
“The Watcher continues the journey as our guide through the vast multiverse, introducing brand-new and familiar faces throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” reads the Season 2 synopsis. “The animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.”
What If…? hails from head writer AC Bradley and director Bryan Andrews, who are both serving as executive producers. While Season 1 covered events from the Infinity Saga, Season 2 is expected to adapt stories and feature characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4. The series is led by Jeffrey Wright as the voice of The Watcher.
Having premiered on December 22, Season 2 will premiere one new episode every day for nine days in a row.
