Will one ring make the dynasty for the Lakers team? Everything will reveal on August 6th, 2023, only on Max.
HBO Max announced that the Winning Time season 2 release date will be Sunday, August 6th, 2023. The biographical sports comedy-drama series is based on Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s penned by Jeff Pearlman.
Created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, Winning Time season 2 will focus on the time between 1980 to 1984. The series promises a hysterical ride and picturizes the private and professional lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers Basketball team who competed in the NBA.
The series’ first season was a banger with one Emmy award nomination, immense fan love, and positive reviews from critics. Let’s discuss the Winning Time season 2 release date, plot, cast, and everything you can expect in a biographical comedy sports drama series.
What is Winning Time Season 2 Release Date?
HBO Max announced the Winning Time season 2 release date through its official Instagram account in June 2023. The production house confirmed that Winning Time season 2 will premiere on HBO Max on Sunday, August 6th, 2023.
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Winning Time season 2 consists of seven episodes comprising all the comedy, drama, and dribbling. Each episode will be released weekly, with the first episode streaming on Sunday, August 6th, and the last episode on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The run time of each episode can be estimated around 55-60 minutes.
Who is in the Confirmed Cast of Winning Time Season 2?
John C. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss, and Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson are set to make a power-packed comeback from season 1. Other casts to join from season 1 include:
Gabrielle Mary Hoffman as Claire Rothman
Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss
Jason Clarke as NBA legend Jerry West
Adrien Brody as Pat Riley
Jason Segel as Paul Westhead
DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon
Solomon Hughes as the captain Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Tamera Tomakili as Cookie Johnson
Spencer Garrett as Chick Hearn
Michael Chiklis as Celtics general manager Red Auerbach
Sean Patrick as Celtic player Larry Bird
And a huge list of stellar cast to level up the 1980s Lakers team game.
What is the Plot and Storyline of Winning Time Season 2?
In Winning Time season 1, we witnessed the newly managed Lakers team achieve the championship title in 1980. Winning Time season 2 will dramatize the events taking place in less than a year after the championship win. The show will take place between 1980 to 1984.
In the trailer, it was revealed that the Lakers team and Boston Celtics rivalry is at its peak, and both teams would give everything to win the game. Amidst the game pressure, the team members have much to deal with, such as Jerry Buss’s crestfallen relationship with his daughter, Magic Johnson’s sex addiction, and the internal conflicts, disagreements, and politics in the sports association.
When did the Production and filming for Winning Time Season 2 was Done?
Soon after the successful release of season 1, the makers confirmed the existence of season 2. The production for Winning Time season 2 started on August 24th, 2022. In June 2023, HBO announced on their official Instagram handle that the Winning Time season 2 release date is Sunday, August 6th, 2023.
Who Is Making the Winning Time Season 2?
Based on Showtime by Jeff Pearlman, the seven-episode biographical sports drama series is directed by Max Borenstein and Rodney, with Jim Hecht and Rebecca Bertuch joining the director’s team for some episodes.
Winning Time season 2 is backed by several production houses, including HBO Entertainment, Steeplechase Amusements, Jim Hecht Productions, Hyperobject Industries, and Jason Shuman Productions.
Winning Time season 2 release date is Sunday, August 6th, 2023, only on Max. Are you excited to watch the spiced-up biographical sports drama? Tell us in the comment below. Stay tuned for further updates on Hollywood gossip and news.
FAQs
- What is the Winning Time season 2 release date?
Winning Time season 2 release date is Sunday, August 6th, 2023, only on Max. - Where to watch Winning Time season 2?
Winning Time season 2 will be available to stream on Max from Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Also, it can be watched on the HBO TV channel on August 6th at 9 PM ET/PT. - How many episodes are there in Winning Time season 2?
There are a total of 7 episodes in Winning Time season 2. Each episode will be released weekly, with the first episode streaming on Sunday, August 6th, and the last episode on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The run time of each episode can be estimated around 55-60 minutes.
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