Amazon Prime Video Renews ‘Upload’ for Season 3 (TV News Roundup)
variety.comSasha Urban editorSci-fi comedy series “Upload” will return for Season 3, Amazon Studios announced Wednesday. From writer Greg Daniels (“The Office”), Season 2 of the series has remained in Amazon Prime Video’s Top 10 series list since it premiered on March 11.Set in a future where humans can choose to be “uploaded” into a cyber afterlife, “Upload” returned for Season 2 with its main character, Nathan, at a crossroads: his ex-girlfriend Ingrid has arrived in the afterworld of Lakeview, while Nathan yearns for his “customer service angel” Nora.“’Upload’ has become a bonafide hit that continues to be one of the most watched comedy originals on Prime Video,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios. “The series continues to connect and provoke endless possibilities for the future of technology and humanity.
With Greg’s distinct comedic take along with the dynamic creative team and talented actors, they’ve made a globally relevant series which we’re all incredibly proud to bring back another season for our customers.” The series stars Robbie Amell as Nathan, Andy Allo as Nora, Kevin Bigley as Luke, Allegra Edwards as Ingrid, Zainab Johnson as Aleesha, Owen Daniels as A.I.
Guy, Josh Banday as Ivan, and Andrea Rosen as Lucy.“Upload” was created by Daniels, who also serves as executive producer alongside Howard Klein.Also in today’s TV news:Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for Season 2 of “Physical,” its dark comedy series starring Rose Byrne, who executive produces alongside creator-writer-showrunner Annie Weisman.
Season 2 adds Murray Bartlett (“The White Lotus”) to its cast as charismatic fitness instructor Vinnie Green, and premieres the first of its 10 episodes on June 3, followed by one new episode.
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