Brittany Snow Teases Shocking and Anger-Inducing Twists in 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2

Netflix's thriller series The Hunting Wives has entered production on its second season, with lead actress Brittany Snow teasing that the upcoming episodes will provoke strong reactions from viewers. Snow, who plays Sophie O’Neil, stated in a recent interview that season two will leave fans "shocked and angry, "building on the intense cliffhanger from the first season's finale.

Filming officially commenced on November 17, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is scheduled to wrap by March 20, 2026. This timeline follows season 1's production from March to June 2024, which premiered globally on Netflix on July 21, 2025, after shifting from Starz.

Developed by showrunner Rebecca Cutter and based on May Cobb’s novel, The Hunting Wives centers on Sophie O’Neil, a woman who relocates from Massachusetts to Maple Brook, East Texas, and becomes entangled in the secretive world of Margo Banks and her affluent clique known as the "Hunting Wives." Season 1 concluded with Sophie accidentally killing Kyle in self-defense, disposing of the body, and inadvertently alerting Margo by answering his phone, setting up a tense investigation into his disappearance.

Unlike the first season, which adapted Cobb’s book, season 2 features an original storyline focused on psychological tension between Sophie and Margo as they navigate suspicion and shifting alliances amid the looming probe. With prior cases like the murders of teenager Abby and others deemed closed by authorities, the women face heightened risks of exposure.

The core cast returns, including Brittany Snow as Sophie O’Neil, Malin Akerman as Margo Banks, Evan Jonigkeit as Graham O’Neil, Hunter Emery as Deputy Walter Flynn, Karan Rodriguez as Deputy Wanda Salazar, Chosen Jacobs as Jamie, Branton Box as Sheriff Jonny, Madison Wolfe as Abby, and Abigail Rhyne as Nina. New recurring guest stars join the ensemble: Kim Matula as Nadia Kelly, Alex Fitzalan as Lincoln Trout, and Cam Gigandet as Gentle John Moffitt, announced by Netflix in December 2025.

Snow's comments, covered in LGBTQ+ media outlets like Gay Times and Out. com, underscore the series'appeal to diverse audiences, including queer viewers drawn to its exploration of complex relationships and moral ambiguity in elite circles. The show's transition to a full Netflix Original ensures broader global access, with season 1 expanding to additional regions in late 2025.

A potential premiere is estimated for April to July 2026, mirroring season 1's 13-month post-production cycle, though Netflix has not confirmed an exact date. Showrunner Rebecca Cutter has expressed openness to continuation, noting strong interest from all parties prior to renewal.

This development sustains momentum for The Hunting Wives, a Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment production executive produced by Cutter, Cobb, Erwin Stoff, and Julie Anne Robinson. As filming progresses, anticipation builds for how the series will deepen its narrative of intrigue and survival, resonating with viewers through its character-driven drama.