The renewal for Nobody Wants This comes two weeks after the premiere of the first season on Netflix. The series, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, debuted at number two on the streamer's global rankings of English-language series and rose to number one the week of Sept. 30. until October 6 In its first 11 days of release, the series has generated nearly 90 million viewing hours worldwide, equivalent to 26.2 million full-length views of the season.
“Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me. The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers’ reactions to this series now that it’s out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed,” Foster said in a statement. “I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I’ve been such a fan of since Girls. Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”
Nobody Wants This stars Bell as a podcast host who meets an unconventional rabbi (Brody) at a party. The two have an undeniable bond, but they are also uncertain about the obstacles - including his faith and her agnosticism - to building a relationship.
Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons also star, along with Stephanie Faracy, Michael Hitcock, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Emily Arlook, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola and Shiloh Berman.
“It’s a dream to be working on Nobody Wants This,” said Konner. “Erin is the rare creator with a crystal clear voice and a genuinely collaborative spirit. I am a true fan of Erin’s show and also feel so lucky to be back in a room with two of my favorites, Bruce Kaplan and Sarah Heyward from Girls.”
Added Kaplan, “I am excited beyond belief to be a part of Season 2 of Nobody Wants This, created by the hilarious Erin Foster. It is such a unique and beautiful show, and I am already having the best time working on it.”
20th Television produces Nobody Wants This in association with Steven Levitan Productions. Foster, Konner and Kaplan are producing season two along with Levitan, Bell, Sara Foster, Danielle Stokdyk, Jeff Morton, Jenni Konner Productions president Nora Silver and 3Arts' Oly Obst.
