Basketball fans and comedy lovers alike couldn’t get enough of Kate Hudson’s powerhouse turn as Isla Gordon in Running Point Season 1. That wild ride through family drama, court-side chaos, and underdog triumphs hooked viewers worldwide, landing the Netflix hit in the Top 10 in 83 countries. Just one week after its February 27, 2025 premiere, the show slammed down a Season 2 renewal. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming season.
Running Point Season 2 Release Date Speculations
Filming started mid-August 2025 in L.A. and wrapped early—November 5, to be exact. The cast was posting wrap-party selfies left and right, so production moved quick. Word from people close to the set (and a couple of very obvious Netflix earnings-call hints) says we’re looking at April 2026. Not “first half of 2026,” not “sometime next year”—straight-up April. That lines up perfectly with how fast they turned Season 1 around. Trailers will probably hit around late February or early March, so keep the notifications on.
Running Point Season 2 Expected Cast
The Running Point roster always felt like an all-star team, and Season 2 cranks it up with familiar faces locking in bigger roles alongside a wave of comedy heavy-hitters. Kate Hudson slides back into Isla Gordon’s sharp suits, leading the charge as the Waves’ unflinching president. Her brothers—Drew Tarver’s lovable screw-up Sandy, Scott MacArthur’s steady Ness, and Fabrizio Guido’s surprise addition Jackie—keep the family fireworks popping. Brenda Song returns as the no-nonsense Ali Lee, that key staffer who’s Isla’s rock amid the madness.
Big promotions go to Justin Theroux as Cam Gordon, Isla’s slippery eldest brother, and Uche Agada as Dyson, the team’s rising talent—both jumping from recurring to full-time regulars. They’ll stir up plenty of sibling tension. Guest faves like Max Greenfield (Lev, Isla’s ex-fiancé), Jay Ellis (Coach Jay Brown), Toby Sandeman (Marcus Winfield), Chet Hanks (Travis Bugg), Roberto Sanchez (Stephen Ramirez), Jon Glaser (Sean Murphy), Scott Evans (Charlie), Rob Huebel (Clint), Marissa Reyes (Sofia), and Justin Hurtt-Dunkley (Victor Coburn Jr.) pop back in for those can’t-miss moments.
Now, the fresh blood: Netflix dropped an eight-pack of recurring guest stars in September 2025, each primed to shake up the Waves’ world. Ken Marino steps in as Al Fleischman, the hilariously self-crowned “toilet king of Orange County” angling for prime seats. Tommy Dewey plays Magnus, the slick GM of rival Toronto Trappers. Richa Moorjani brings blunt force as Aruna, the Waves’ wizard accountant who juggles numbers like hot potatoes. Jake Picking shines as Tommy White, the cocky new point guard with swagger to spare.
Blake Anderson crashes the party as Leroy, Cam’s rowdy sober sidekick—think pure, unfiltered energy. Duby Maduegbunam embodies Benson, adding grit to the bench, while Aliyah Turner lights up as Zoé Debay, a fierce addition to the team’s dynamic.
The real curveball? Ray Romano snags the key role of Norm Stinson, the grouchy basketball savant and reclusive coach who teams with Isla to reignite his fire for the game. Initially eyed for Robert Townsend, the part got a creative tweak, sparking reshoots in October 2025. Romano’s deadpan timing—fresh off Everybody Loves Raymond vibes and The Irishman—promises gold opposite Hudson’s firecracker energy. Behind-the-scenes snaps from Hudson and Tarver goofing on TikTok already hint at the laughs ahead.
Running Point Season 2 Potential Plot
Season 1 wrapped with a buzzer-beater of a twist that left jaws on the floor: the Waves claw to the playoffs only to crash out in Game 7, Isla’s heartbreaker of a week capped by her ex Lev bolting for Minnesota. But the real gut-punch? Isla struts into her office, visions of victory dancing, only to spot a smug Cam Gordon parked in her chair, feet up, declaring, “Hey, sis, I’m back.” That sibling showdown screams Season 2 fuel—Cam’s secret sabotage exposed? Family loyalties tested as the Gordons (now including baby bro Jackie) navigate betrayal and boardroom battles?
Expect the comedy to double down on Isla’s quest to redefine the Waves, blending Jeanie Buss-inspired real-talk with Kaling’s razor-sharp wit. Newbies like Norm (Romano) could mentor Isla through slumps, while Tommy White’s ego clashes with vets like Travis Bugg. Off-court, Sandy’s rekindled romance with Charlie brews awkward charm, and that stolen kiss between Isla and Coach Jay? Pure tinder for sparks—or scandals. Rivalries heat up with Toronto’s Magnus scheming, and Aruna’s financial wizardry might save (or sink) the franchise.
Kaling teased early ideas back in March 2025, treating these characters like living, breathing folks itching for fresh chaos. With the show’s loose Buss blueprint, Season 2 dives deeper into leadership wins, gender hurdles in sports, and those hilarious family blind spots. No full synopsis yet, but one thing’s clear: the Waves won’t fade quietly.
