3 Body Problem season 2 enters production and reveals new cast

Netflix has started production on 3 Body Problem season 2, and there’s a lot to take in.

What is the show about?

Based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu, it tells the story of humanity’s first contact with an alien civilisation. It follows a young woman, whose fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unflinching detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.

Who is in the cast?

The season 1 cast included Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce.

As announced here, season 2 has added Claudia Doumit (SOULM8TE, The Boys) as Captain Van Rijn, while Ellie de Lange (Run Away, Wolf Hall And The Serpent) will portray Ayla.

Plus, Alfie Allen (Atomic, Game of Thrones, SAS Rogue Heroes), David Yip (The Chinese Detective, A View to a Kill), and Jordan Sunshine (The Pitt Season 2, Wonder Pets) are set for recurring roles.