Folks can’t stop talking about Bad Monkey after its wild first season on Apple TV+. This crime-comedy gem, soaked in South Florida’s sweaty, chaotic vibe, grabbed viewers with its sharp humor, oddball characters, and Vince Vaughn nailing it as the wise-cracking Andrew Yancy. With Season 2 officially happening, everyone’s itching for more of Yancy’s messy adventures. Here’s the lowdown on when it’s coming, who’s in it, what’s next, and everything else floating around.
Bad Monkey Season 2 Potential Release Date
Apple TV+ gave the green light for Season 2 back in December 2024, but they’re keeping quiet on an exact release date. Word is, filming starts in fall 2025, mostly in Los Angeles instead of Florida to save on costs and dodge tricky weather. They’ll still shoot some scenes in Florida to keep that sunny, swampy feel. Season 1 took about a year from filming to hitting screens in August 2024, so expect Season 2 around late 2025 or, more likely, summer 2026. Maybe fall 2026 if editing drags. Keep an ear out for updates once cameras roll.
Bad Monkey Season 2 Expected Cast
Vince Vaughn’s definitely returning as Andrew Yancy, the ex-cop turned health inspector who’s always stumbling into trouble. His fast-talking, laid-back style carried Season 1, and fans are pumped to see him again. The show’s boss, Bill Lawrence, says most of the main crew’s coming back, though some didn’t make it past Season 1’s bloody ending.
Here’s the likely lineup:
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Natalie Martinez as Rosa, Yancy’s on-off girlfriend and whip-smart coroner. Their breakup won’t keep her out of the spotlight.
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Michelle Monaghan as Bonnie, the trouble-stirring wildcard.
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Ronald Peet as Neville, the chill islander keeping things real.
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John Ortiz as Rogelio, Yancy’s ride-or-die buddy.
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L. Scott Caldwell as Ya-Ya, maybe popping in for a quick role.
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Crystal the Monkey as Driggs, the cheeky monkey stealing hearts and memes.
Big news: John Malkovich joins as a regular in Season 2, starting August 2025. No word yet on who he’s playing, but he’s bound to add some serious flair. Expect new faces to shake things up, maybe like White Lotus with a fresh batch of weirdos. Characters like Eve, Nick, and the Dragon Queen got taken out in Season 1, so they’re probably gone unless flashbacks bring them back.
Bad Monkey Season 2 Potential Plot
Season 1 stuck close to Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 book Bad Monkey, with Yancy chasing a mystery sparked by a stray arm, diving into scams, greed, and eco-disasters across Florida and the Bahamas. Since the book’s story is done, many thought Season 2 would jump to Hiaasen’s Razor Girl, where Yancy teams up with a con artist named Merry for a kidnapping case. Nope—Bill Lawrence says they’re skipping that and going for a brand-new story, built with Hiaasen’s help to keep the dark laughs, Florida grit, and wild twists.
The Season 1 finale dropped a hint with Rogelio’s line, “What’s in the car, man?” That’s likely the spark for a new case—maybe shady land deals, more eco-trouble, or some bizarre local mess. Rosa and Yancy’s rocky romance will probably stay front and center, with new characters stirring the pot. Hiaasen’s on board to make sure it feels like his world, so expect more quirky folks, snappy jabs at society, and total curveballs.
