June 20, 2023 – Paramount+ at present introduced that its hit unique YA drama collection SCHOOL SPIRITS was renewed for a second season. The eight-episode premiere season debuted earlier this yr and ranked as the highest YA collection on the service throughout its run. Coming off a serious cliffhanger, season two will go into manufacturing in 2024 and premiere at a later date solely on Paramount+ within the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and South Korea.

“SCHOOL SPIRITS has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, participating characters and the enigmatic world of highschool life, and we’re thrilled to carry a second season to this loyal fan base throughout Paramount+,” mentioned Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, Government Vice Presidents and Co-Heads at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness live-action collection and movies. “Maddie’s quest to unravel the reality behind her mysterious disappearance has resonated with viewers, and we won’t wait to proceed this thrilling journey with them.”

“SCHOOL SPIRITS developed such a passionate and engaged fan base over the course of its first season, marking one in all our hottest new younger grownup collection so far,” mentioned Domenic DiMeglio, chief advertising officer and head of knowledge at Paramount Streaming. “The artistic minds behind the collection – showrunner Oliver Goldstick and creators Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud – and the extraordinarily gifted solid introduced audiences a contemporary tackle highschool – each within the current and within the after-life – and we will’t wait to see what occurs subsequent at Cut up River Excessive.”

Produced by Awesomeness Studios, season one in all SCHOOL SPIRITS is centered round Maddie (Peyton Listing), a teen caught within the afterlife investigating her personal mysterious disappearance. Maddie goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to highschool purgatory, however the nearer she will get to discovering the reality, the extra secrets and techniques and lies she uncovers.

SCHOOL SPIRITS stars Peyton Listing (Cobra Kai, Bunk’d) as Maddie Nears, and relies on the upcoming graphic novel by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, and Maria Nguyen, which is scheduled for publication in 2024 by Clarion Books/HarperAlley. Further solid members in season one embrace Kristian Ventura (Reboot, The Insufferable Weight of Huge Expertise) as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson (Reign, Degrassi: Subsequent Class) as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo (The Society, Mom/Android) as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin (Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath, Completely happy Dying Day 2U) as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese (Dramarama) as Charley, Rainbow Wedell (The Wilds, The Bureau of Magical Issues) as Claire Zomer and Milo Manheim (Zombies 3, Promenade Pact) as Wally Clark. Josh Zuckerman (The Provide, Oppenheimer) and Maria Dizzia (13 Causes Why, Orange Is the New Black) have recurring visitor star roles as Mr. Martin and Sandra Nears, respectively.

Oliver Goldstick (Fairly Little Liars, Bridgerton) serves as showrunner and govt producer of SCHOOL SPIRITS, together with creators and govt producers Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, who wrote the pilot. Max Winkler (Merciless Summer time, Flower, Jungleland) directed and govt produced the primary two episodes. Listing additionally serves as a producer on the collection.

SCHOOL SPIRITS is part of Paramount+’s rising lineup of younger grownup content material, together with collection akin to WOLF PACK and iCARLY in addition to the unique movies TEEN WOLF: THE MOVIE, THE IN BETWEEN, HONOR SOCIETY and upcoming titles like GOOD BURGER 2 and LOVE IN TAIPEI.