HBO Renews BETTY For A Second Season
HBO has renewed the comedy series BETTY for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming.
“It’s been a joy to ride through the streets of NYC with the inspiring women of BETTY, and we’re grateful to them and to Crystal for sharing their stories and friendships with us,” said Gravitt. “We can’t wait to watch where our beloved Bettys go next.”
HBO’s six-episode half-hour series BETTY is based on Crystal Moselle’s critically acclaimed feature “Skate Kitchen.” Lauded by The Hollywood Reporter as “a celebration of Femme self-acceptance” and Rolling Stone called it “a low-key victory for the matriarchy.” GQ named it “your new TV obsession” with Variety highlighting its “gorgeous cinematography and verve.” The series concluded its season on Friday, June 5.
Starring Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell, and Rachelle Vinberg, who all starred in the original film, BETTY follows a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding, set against the backdrop of New York City.
Season two credits: BETTY is directed by Crystal Moselle; executive produced by Moselle, Igor Srubshchik, Jason Weinberg and Alliah Sophia Mourad; produced by Untitled Entertainment.
Season one is available to stream on HBO GO, HBO NOW, and on HBO via HBO MAX and other partners’ platforms.
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About Betty TV Show
Based on creator Crystal Moselle's 2018 Sundance hit "Skate Kitchen," the series follows five young women on journeys of self-discovery against the backdrop of New York City's male-dominated skateboarding scene. The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
In season two, our five protagonists are stepping firmly into womanhood and tackling all the challenges it brings. As they navigate the pressures of adulthood, their male counterparts start to step up, step in, and become true allies, forming a united front for the greater good. Set in the last chapter of 2020, the season captures the pandemic in New York City, where masks and outside activities are the norm.
This season stars Nina Moran as "Kirt," Dede Lovelace as "Janay," Moonbear as "Honeybear," Rachelle Vinberg as "Camille" and Ajani Russell as "Indigo."
Recurring cast this season include: Katerina Tannenbaum (AJ and the Queen) as Honeybear's girlfriend, "Ash"; Andrew Darnell as Janay's adversarial love interest, "Sylvester"; Lil' Dre as Camille's new skating partner and content collaborator, "Tai"; Chef Roblรฉ Ali as Janay's cousin, "Jzabel"; Rad Pereira (HBO's "High Maintenance") as "Victoria," Honeybear and Ash's alluring third; Isabel Palma as betty "Shelby"; Eisa Davis (HBO's "The Wire") as Indigo's mom, "Jeanne"; Danielle Melendez ("Skate Kitchen") as Indigo's sugarbaby guide, "Paloma"; Aya Aldamin as the crew's beloved "Deli Mama"; Florence Pedrosa Blake Mourad as Honeybear's "Grandma Sue"; Alexander Cooper ("Skate Kitchen"), Raekwon Haynes (White Boy Rick), Moisรฉs Acevedo ("Remember Me"), Judah Lang ("Skate Kitchen"), Joe Apollonio ("High Fidelity"), and Sage Ceasar as skater boys "Charlie," "Philip," "Micah," "Scruffy," "Joe," and "Teddy."
Episodes Include:
Season 2, Episode 1 "Octopussy"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 11 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Kirt's (Nina Moran) (probably) on a quest. Indigo's (Ajani Russell) grocery gig isn't cutting it. Honeybear (Moonbear) and Ash (Katerina Tannenbaum) are all in. Camille's (Rachelle Vinberg) got flow. Winterbowl's a bust, and Janay's (Dede Lovelace) not here for the new guy.
Written by Moshe Kasher; Directed by Crystal Moselle
Season 2, Episode 2 "Blue Is The Warmest Threesome"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 18 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
While Janay (Dede Lovelace) leads the search for a new winter skate spot, Kirt (Nina Moran) holds court, Indigo (Ajani Russell) plays the game, and Camille (Rachelle Vinberg) has sponsorship struggles. We see you, Honeybear (Moonbear)!
Written by Ben Snyder; Directed by Crystal Moselle
Season 2, Episode 3 "Sugar We're Going Down, Swinging"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 25 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Kirt (Nina Moran) gains some notoriety. In exchange for a favor, Indigo (Ajani Russell) helps Camille (Rachelle Vinberg) take photos. Honeybear (Moonbear) expands her horizons. A neighbor pops into the new skate spot, while Janay (Dede Lovelace) struggles to keep the boys in check. You got her back, Sylvester (Andrew Darnell)?
Written by Wally Baram & Aida Osman; Directed by Crystal Moselle
Season 2, Episode 4 "Sweet Tooth"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JULY 2 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Kirt (Nina Moran) enlists Shelby (Isabel Palma) on a mission. Honeybear (Moonbear) and Camille (Rachelle Vinberg) have second thoughts. Indigo (Ajani Russell) looks to make a buck by any means. Janay (Dede Lovelace) and Sylvester (Andrew Darnell) are kind of a thing?
Written by Crystal Moselle & Rachelle Vinberg; Directed by Crystal Moselle
Season 2, Episode 5 "Good Luck With That"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JULY 9 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Everyone's in their feelings at the squat Halloween party. Camille (Rachelle Vinberg) tries to make amends, Honeybear (Moonbear) acts out, Janay's (Dede Lovelace) tired of taking it slow, and Indigo's (Ajani Russell) not having any of it. Come on now, Kirt (Nina Moran) - practice what you preach!
Written by Naima Ramos-Chapman; Directed by Crystal Moselle
Season 2, Episode 6 "The Let Out"
Debut Date: FRIDAY, JULY 16 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Confessions. Breakthroughs. New beginnings. The party's over, and it's time to come home.
Written by Sabaah Folayan; Directed by Crystal Moselle
BETTY is directed by Crystal Moselle; executive produced by Crystal Moselle, Alliah Sophia Mourad, Igor Srubshchik, Jason Weinberg, and Annie Schmidt.
Based on creator Crystal Moselle's 2018 Sundance hit "Skate Kitchen," BETTY will return to HBO for a second season this June. The series follows five young women on journeys of self-discovery against the backdrop of New York City's male-dominated skateboarding scene. BETTY will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
As Kirt (Nina Moran), Janay (Dede Lovelace), Honeybear (Moonbear), Camille (Rachelle Vinberg), and Indigo (Ajani Russell) cross the threshold to womanhood, they unite to protect and empower their skate community, fearlessly mining the nuances of their identities and embracing their differences along the way. Independent, strong-willed, and discerning, these women are brought together by skateboarding - but their bond goes far beyond the sport.
In season two, our five protagonists are stepping firmly into womanhood and tackling all the challenges it brings. As they navigate the pressures of adulthood, their male counterparts start to step up, step in, and become true allies, forming a united front for the greater good. Set in the last chapter of 2020, the season captures the late summer and early fall COVID-19 months in New York City, where masks and outside activities are the norm.
This season stars Nina Moran as Kirt, Dede Lovelace as Janay, Moonbear as Honeybear, Rachelle Vinberg as Camille, and Ajani Russell as Indigo.
Recurring cast this season include: Katerina Tannenbaum (AJ and the Queen) as Honeybear's girlfriend Ash; Andrew Darnell as Janay's adversarial love interest Sylvester; Lil' Dre as Camille's new skating partner and content collaborator, Tai; chef Roblรฉ Ali as Janay's cousin, Jzabel; Rad Pereira (HBO's "High Maintenance") as Victoria, Honeybear and Ash's alluring third; Isabel Palma as betty Shelby; Eisa Davis (HBO's "The Wire") as Indigo's mom, Jeanne; Danielle Melendez ("Skate Kitchen") as Indigo's sugarbaby guide, Paloma; Aya Aldamin as the crew's beloved Deli Mama; Florence Pedrosa Blake Mourad as Honeybear's Grandma Sue; Alexander Cooper ("Skate Kitchen"), Raekwon Haynes (White Boy Rick), Moisรฉs Acevedo ("Remember Me"), Judah Lang ("Skate Kitchen"), Joe Apollonio ("High Fidelity"), and Sage Ceasar as skater boys Charlie, Philip, Micah, Scruffy, Joe, and Teddy.
Named a "must-see" by GQ, the first season premiered June 2020 and was hailed by The Wall Street Journal as "electric, energetic and certainly freewheeling."
BETTY is directed by Crystal Moselle; executive produced by Crystal Moselle, Alliah Mourad, Igor Srubshchik, Jason Weinberg, and Annie Schmidt.
Inspired by the critically acclaimed film Skate Kitchen, the series, set against the backdrop of New York City, will follow a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding.
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Rachelle Vinberg, Nina Moran, Moonbear, Dede Lovelace, Ajani Russell
Executive Producer/Writer/Director: Crystal Moselle
Executive Producer/Writer: Lesley Arfin
Executive Producer: Igor Srubshchik, Jason Weinberg
Co-Executive Producers: Michael Sherman and Matthew Perniciaro of Bow & Arrow Entertainment
Co-Executive Producer: Rodrigo Teixeira of RT Features
Producer: Izabella Tzenkova of Kotva Films
Producer: Lizzie Nastro
Produced by: Arfin Material, Untitled Entertainment
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