“Happy’s Place” Season 2 bolsters Cast with Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Cheri Oteri
Universal Television’s “Happy’s Place” is adding significant star power to its second season with the casting of Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Cheri Oteri. The series, which follows bobbie (Reba McEntire) as she navigates inheriting her father’s tavern and a newly discovered half-sister, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), is set to reopen its doors and unearth a long-buried secret.
The additions of Lloyd, Kane, and Oteri signal a heightened focus on character-driven storylines as “Happy’s Place” delves deeper into the complexities of family and loyalty. Season 2 promises to test relationships within the tavern as the central mystery unfolds, building on the show’s theme that family is defined by those who stand beside you, not by blood.
Lloyd will portray Clive,a man who returns to Happy’s Place after losing his phone. Kane will play Theresa, Clive’s wife, described as a free-spirited woman pursuing justice and excitement. Oteri is set to play Monica, a meticulous health inspector assigned to the tavern.
The cast also includes Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex linn. Kevin Abbott writes and executive produces alongside McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Matt Berry, and Pamela Fryman. Abbott co-created the series with Julie Abbott.
Lloyd is a celebrated actor known for his iconic role in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, and also performances in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “taxi.” He recently received his fourth Emmy nomination for his guest role in “Hacks” and appears in season 2 of “Wednesday” and “Nobody 2.” He is represented by gersh and Jacob Greenspan.
Kane, also a veteran of “Taxi,” is an Oscar nominee for ”Hester Street” and a two-time Emmy winner with credits including “Chicago Hope,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Hunters,” “Big Mouth,” and “The simpsons.” She is repped by Liebman Entertainment and Stewart Talent.
Oteri, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, has recently appeared in Hulu’s “Mid Century Modern” and HBO Max’s “And Just Like That.” Her filmography includes “Scary Movie,” “Inspector gadget,” “Liar Liar,” and “Dumb and Dumberer.” She is represented by Brave Artists Management and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.