When Does ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Premiere?

The most glamorous and well-cast show about scheming mothers is coming back. For a while now we’ve known that Big Little Lies would be getting a Season 2. But thanks to a trailer HBO dropped during the Golden Globes, it seems like we’re going to be returning to Monterey sooner than we thought.

Based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies follows a group of wealthy mothers all connected by their elementary school-aged children. However, when they become embroiled in a mysterious murder case, their secrets become less about who  wasn’t invited to a birthday party and more about which woman is hiding a secret past. It’s an excellent and addictive story of gossip, manipulation, abuse, and deceptive appearances all told through some of the biggest names on television.

When Big Little Lies first premiered in 2017 it became a nearly instant hit for HBO. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, and Alexander Skarsgård were instantly huge draws for viewers. But it was Shailene Woodley, Zoey Kravitz, and Adam Scott’s performances that rounded out the series, transforming into the gorgeous and oh-so-delicious acting dessert it came to be. First released as a miniseries, it more than delivered during awards season, bringing home four Golden Globes and eight Emmys.

And now the ladies of Monterey are returning to our lives with more lies and more coverup stories about the murder they definitely committed. Here’s everything we know about what’s sure to be a scandalous Season 2.

When does Big Little Lies Season 2 premiere?

At the moment all we know about Season 2 is that it’s expected to be released sometime in 2019. You can bet Kidman is clearing out some space on her awards stand.

Is there a trailer for Big Little Lies Season 2?

Not yet. But HBO did release a commercial during the Golden Globes promoting all of its 2019 series. You can bet our favorite mega-rich and aspirational kindergarten moms made an appearance.

Who is in Big Little Lies Season 2?

You can expect all of the leads from the first season / original miniseries to be there. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoey Kravitz, and Laura Dern have all confirmed that they will be returning. Season 2 will also star Adam Scott, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, and Iain Armitage. Additonally Douglas Smith (Big Love) has signed on to this new season in a recurring role.

But the biggest addition has to do with the queen of cinema herself, Meryl Streep. Streep will be playing Mary Louise Wright, the murdered Perry’s (Skarsgård) mother. Get ready for some heated confrontations between Streep and the rest of these California ladies and for Witherspoon to throw ice cream at her perfect face.

What’s Big Little Lies Season 2 about?

This is another big unknown. Though the original series was based on Moriarty’s novel, it doesn’t have a sequel novel. Season 2 will likely be less about the actual murder and more about how this collection of gorgeous and wealthy women can get away with killing an abusive monster. No matter what drama unfolds, we’re rooting for them. Now someone please get me the name of the company that makes all of Renata’s sweaters.

Watch Big Little Lies on HBO Go and HBO NOW