Summary
Cailee Spaeny has been cast in a key role inBeefseason 2 on Netflix, and it can make up for the mixed response to a different TV series she starred in. Lee Sung Jin initially conceivedBeefas a limited series that wasn’t supposed to have any follow-up seasons. But when it became one of Netflix’s most popular shows, the streamer decided to rework it into an anthology series, with each season focusing on a different feud between different characters.
Spaeny’sBeefseason 2casting was announced byTVLine, alongsideMay December’s Charles Melton. They’ll fill the feuding roles played by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in season 1. Spaeny is one of the biggest rising stars in Hollywood right now – and one of the best young actors working today – so it’s no wonder Netflix has cast her to star inBeefseason 2. And ifBeef’s second season can live up to its first, then it’ll redeem the mixed reception met by the last Spaeny-starring TV show.
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Cailee Spaeny’s Beef Season 2 Casting Can Redeem The First Lady’s Mixed Reception
The First Lady scored just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes
Spaeny’s last TV show wasThe First Lady, which aired for one season on Showtime in 2022.The First Ladychronicled the experiences of three First Ladies of the United States: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama. Spaeny had a recurring role as Roosevelt’s daughter, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt. While the performances were praised,the series was criticized for its pacing and shallow characterization, and earned a “rotten” score of just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Beefseason 1 was a massive hit with a huge global fan base and plenty of Emmy wins, so season 2 gives Spaeny the opportunity for another critical success on TV.The First Ladywas her first negative score for a TV show on Rotten Tomatoes; her previous TV projects,Mare of EasttownandDevs, both received positive reviews. IfBeefseason 2 can live up toBeefseason 1, then it’ll give Spaeny a chance to make up for the mixed response toThe First Lady.
Beef Season 2 Can Continue Cailee Spaeny’s Recent Rotten Tomatoes Hot Streak
Since Priscilla, all of Spaney’s projects have been critically acclaimed
After the slight misstep ofThe First Lady, Spaeny gave a star-making performance as Priscilla Presley inSofia Coppola’s critically acclaimed biopicPriscilla. The success ofPriscillakicked off an impressive winning streak for the actor. Every project that Spaeny has taken on sincePriscillahas been similarly lauded by critics:Priscillascored 84% on RT;Civil Warscored 81%; and the recentAlien: Romulusalso scored 81%.Beefseason 2 can continue that hot streak of critical acclaim.
Beef
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Beef, released in 2023, depicts a contentious conflict initiated by a road rage incident between a struggling contractor and a discontented entrepreneur. As their feud escalates, both individuals delve deeper into their most shadowy instincts, unraveling a complex narrative about societal tensions and personal grievances.
