MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, reported today that it had taken up the second season of the science-fiction mystery drama Beacon 23, based on Hugh Howey’s best-selling novel. The new season, produced by Boat Rocker, will launch on MGM+ in April 2024 with eight new episodes. The series was conceived and executive produced by Zak Penn (Ready Player One, Free Guy). Season Two’s co-showrunners and executive producers are Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, The Shield) and Joy Blake (The Passage, Ghost Whisperer).

Season One of Beacon 23 followed Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates became entangled after they were trapped together inside one of many Beacons that served as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. In Season Two, Beacon 23 has devolved into a prison with Aleph aboard, and The Artifact raises more questions than it answers. Without a clear road forward, the residents of Beacon 23 must rely on one another, but their competing objectives may cause problems.

“The creative team behind Beacon 23 has masterfully brought Hugh Howey’s best-selling book to life, and we’re excited for fans to continue this journey into Beacon 23’s universe of suspense, emotion, and unforeseen twists,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president of MGM+.

“We’re thrilled that Beacon 23 has found a loyal audience on MGM+ and look forward to sharing more episodes with fans in 2024,” stated David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, Co-Executive Chairmen of Boat Rocker Media and Co-Chairmen of Boat Rocker Studios, respectively. “Thank you to our dedicated creative partners, the wonderful team at MGM+, and the talented cast and crew for helping deliver what is sure to be an unforgettable season of television.”

“Beacon 23’s Season Two ups the game: more action, more mysteries, more twists, and exciting new characters,” Glen Mazzara, the show’s executive producer, said. “It’s an exciting ride.” I can’t wait to show it to the crowd.”

“I’m so grateful to MGM+ for continuing the Beacon 23 story.” “What a fantastic opportunity for us to tell the stories of such unexpected characters whose lives are inextricably linked by a place that few understand and none can ever leave,” Joy Blake remarked.

Stephan James (Homecoming), Natasha Mumba (The Last of Us), and Ellen Wong (GLOW) will all appear this season.