From left: Justine Lupe, Jackie Tohn and Timothy Simons in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Photo:Adam Rose/Netflix; Stefania Rosini/Netflix; Hopper Stone/Netflix
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Sasha and Morgan shippers, rejoice!Nobody Wants ThisstarJackie Tohnhas confirmed thatthe newly announced second seasonof the Netflix hit series will address the friendship that blossomed between Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Morgan (Justine Lupe), whichcaused some major drama in the season 1 finaleas Sasha’s wife Esther (Tohn) realized just how close her husband is with Morgan.“We will find out if Sasha and Morgan happen,” Tohn, 44, tells PEOPLE of what fans can expect in season 2 while attendingHeidi Klum’s annual Halloween Partyat the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on Oct. 31. “And we will definitely find out how Esther feels about that.““We’ll move forward in the storyline of whether or not Joanne is converting,” she continues ofKristen Bell’s character. “We’ll see what happens.“Tohn also raves about her costars Bell, 44, who is a real-life close friend, andAdam Brody, who plays Bell’s love interest,the indelibly lovable Jewish rabbi Noah.“The truth is they are as genuine and supportive and hard-working as you would imagine. When certain people have a very shiny celebrity image and you’re like, ‘There’s no way,'” Tohn says. “People always talk about like, ‘Oh, no one like Noah exists.’ Bad news: Adam Brody’s like that and he exists.“Jackie Tohn as Esther, Timothy Simons as Sasha, Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Adam Rose/NetflixNobody Wants Thiswas renewed for season 2 on Oct. 10, two weeks after its Sept. 26 premiere.In a statement, the show’s creatorErin Foster— whopulled from her own real-life love story with her husband Simon Tikhmanwhen creating the show — said that the series “will forever be a career highlight” and its reception “has been more than anything I could have dreamed.“The renewal announcement also included the news thatGirls’ Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan will join as executive producers and showrunners, and Nora Silver has also joined as an executive producer.“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 sinceGirls,” Foster, 42, continued. “Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!“Jackie Tohn as Esther, Kristen Bell as Joanne in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Adam Rose/NetflixFoster also confirmed that work has already begun on season 2. Kaplan said in a statement that he’s “already having the best time working on it,” while Konner called it a “dream” to be working on the show.Before the show even premiered on Netflix, Foster admitted it was “getting a really positive response” in an interview withIndieWire, revealing, “The conversations have definitely started to happen about a potential season 2.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 1 ofNobody Wants Thisis now streaming on Netflix.
Sasha and Morgan shippers, rejoice!
Nobody Wants ThisstarJackie Tohnhas confirmed thatthe newly announced second seasonof the Netflix hit series will address the friendship that blossomed between Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Morgan (Justine Lupe), whichcaused some major drama in the season 1 finaleas Sasha’s wife Esther (Tohn) realized just how close her husband is with Morgan.
“We will find out if Sasha and Morgan happen,” Tohn, 44, tells PEOPLE of what fans can expect in season 2 while attendingHeidi Klum’s annual Halloween Partyat the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on Oct. 31. “And we will definitely find out how Esther feels about that.”
“We’ll move forward in the storyline of whether or not Joanne is converting,” she continues ofKristen Bell’s character. “We’ll see what happens.”
Tohn also raves about her costars Bell, 44, who is a real-life close friend, andAdam Brody, who plays Bell’s love interest,the indelibly lovable Jewish rabbi Noah.
“The truth is they are as genuine and supportive and hard-working as you would imagine. When certain people have a very shiny celebrity image and you’re like, ‘There’s no way,'” Tohn says. “People always talk about like, ‘Oh, no one like Noah exists.’ Bad news: Adam Brody’s like that and he exists.”
Jackie Tohn as Esther, Timothy Simons as Sasha, Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Adam Rose/Netflix
Nobody Wants Thiswas renewed for season 2 on Oct. 10, two weeks after its Sept. 26 premiere.
In a statement, the show’s creatorErin Foster— whopulled from her own real-life love story with her husband Simon Tikhmanwhen creating the show — said that the series “will forever be a career highlight” and its reception “has been more than anything I could have dreamed.”
The renewal announcement also included the news thatGirls’ Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan will join as executive producers and showrunners, and Nora Silver has also joined as an executive producer.
“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 sinceGirls,” Foster, 42, continued. “Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”
Jackie Tohn as Esther, Kristen Bell as Joanne in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Foster also confirmed that work has already begun on season 2. Kaplan said in a statement that he’s “already having the best time working on it,” while Konner called it a “dream” to be working on the show.
Before the show even premiered on Netflix, Foster admitted it was “getting a really positive response” in an interview withIndieWire, revealing, “The conversations have definitely started to happen about a potential season 2.”
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Season 1 ofNobody Wants Thisis now streaming on Netflix.
source: people.com