Overview
- The new season opens with Rue in Mexico, indebted to Laurie and seeking ways to pay her back.
- Cassie and Nate are engaged, and Levinson confirmed they do marry, calling it an “unforgettable night.”
- Jules is in art school, Maddy works at a Hollywood talent agency, and Lexi assists a showrunner portrayed by Sharon Stone.
- Fresh cast additions include Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth and Marshawn Lynch, joining returning leads Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie.
- Delays were attributed to 2023 labor strikes, cast scheduling conflicts and the impact of Angus Cloud’s death, with the five-year time jump intended to focus on early adulthood rather than a return to high school.