Arcane Season 2: Release Date and Cast Details
The highly anticipated second season of Arcane, the animated series from Netflix, is scheduled to premiere between November 9 and 23, 2024. This marks the final season of the show, which is a creative partnership between Christian Linke and Alex Yee, produced by Fortiche, a renowned French animation studio, with oversight from Riot Games. The series draws inspiration from the popular League of Legends video game franchise.
Notably, the executive production team includes notable names such as Thomas Vu, Brandon Beck, Marc Merrill, and Jane Chung. The inaugural season, released on Netflix in November 2021, consisted of nine episodes that captivated audiences worldwide.
“Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.”
Returning Cast Members for Arcane Season 2
Arcane Season 2 features an impressive voice cast, including:
Hailee Steinfeld as Violet/‘Vi’
Hailee Steinfeld returns as Violet, commonly known as Vi, the fierce protagonist of Arcane. This character emerges as a formidable vigilante in Zaun, wielding powerful hextech gauntlets to defeat her foes.
Steinfeld’s career began with her acclaimed role in True Grit, earning her nominations for both the Oscar and BAFTA awards. Her diverse filmography includes appearances in Pitch Perfect 2 and Bumblebee, as well as lending her voice to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequels.
Ella Purnell as Powder/Jinx
As Powder, also known as Jinx, Ella Purnell takes center stage in Season 2. This character spearheads the Zaun uprising against Piltover’s affluent citizens, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown with her sister, Vi.
Purnell’s notable film roles span across titles such as Maleficent and Army of the Dead, while she’s also made her mark on television with roles in Yellowjackets and Fallout.
Kevin Alejandro as Jayce Talis
Playing the role of the visionary scientist Jayce Talis, Kevin Alejandro is crucial to both the advancement of Piltover and the council’s leadership.
Known for his role as Detective Daniel Espinóza in Lucifer, Alejandro has appeared in a myriad of television series and films, including True Blood and Crossing Over.
Katie Leung as Caitlyn Kiramman
In Season 2, Caitlyn Kiramman is voiced by Katie Leung, who is part of Piltover’s affluent Kiramman family. Caitlyn becomes an ally of Vi as they confront Jinx together, while also developing a romantic relationship.
Leung rose to fame as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films and has since starred in various notable projects, including Annika and The Peripheral.
Additional Cast Members
The sequel boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Here is a look at other key voice actors:
- Mia Sinclair Jenness as Young Powder
- Faustino Duran as Young Jayce Talis
- Molly Harris as Young Caitlyn Kiramman
- That’s Olagundoye as Mel Medarda
- Imogen Faires as Young Mel Medarda
- Harry Lloyd as Viktor
- Jason Spisak as Silco
- Edan Hayhurst as Young Viktor
- Reed Shannon as Ekko
- Miles Brown as Young Ekko
- Mick Wingert as Cecil B. Heimerdinger
- Amirah Vann as Sevika
- Ellen Thomas as Ambessa Medarda
- Brett Tucker as Singed
- Bill Lobley as Huck
- Mara Junot as Shoola and Jules
- Dave B. Mitchell as Vern, Hoskel, and Harold
- Erica Lindbeck as Elora
- Mira Furlan as Babette
- Kimberly Brooks as Sky Young
- Imagine Dragons as The Last Drop
- JID as The Last Drop’s rapper
- Ray Chen as an orchestra concert soloist
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