Arguably the best part about anthology shows is that because actors only have to commit to one episode rather than an entire season, they're often able to bring in some of Hollywood's most sought-after talent. Room 104 is one such series. Season 1 stars James Van der Beek, Melonie Diaz, Keir Gilchrist and Adam Foster ), the cast of Room 104 Season 2 will be even more star-studded than Room 104 Season 2 when the show returns on November 9. forward.
The second season of the 12-episode series will kick off with a two-episode premiere event, followed by consecutive episodes each week. For those unfamiliar with the project, it's the brainchild of Mark and Jay Duplass, the couple who also created the HBO series Animals . Each episode is set in the same motel room, and each episode has a different style, focusing on the story of the characters passing through. Room 104 is not modeled after a real hotel, but rather is supposed to embody the poignant daily activities that take place in this impermanent yet quintessentially American setting. Who better to bring these moments to life than Season 2’s all-star cast?
Mahershala Ali
The most critically acclaimed actor of the bunch, Mahershala Ali is perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning performance as Juan in Moonlight , which also won the Academy Award for Best Picture that year. According to an official press release from HBO, Ali will appear in the 11th episode of "Room 104" with James Earle, "The Shark." He plays a pool shark trying to convince his down-on-his-luck cousin (Earle) to stay in the game.
Judy Greer
Judy Greer always seems to be playing the best friend, like she did in 13 Going On 30 , or an odd supporting role, like she did in Arrested Development That way. But she landed a starring role in the third episode of Season 2, "Swipe Right," playing a veterinary nurse who meets a Russian political technologist (played by Michael Shannon) through an internet dating app.
Katya Zamolochkova
Fans of "RuPaul" will remember Katia as Season 7's "Miss Fun" or as co-star on "UNHhhh" (now in its third season) as WOWPresents alongside Trixie Martel host. Katya, whose legal name is now Brian McCook, will also appear in Room 104 Episode 3.
Jennifer Lafleur
Jennifer LaFleur is one of only two returning cast members from the first season (the other being Jenny Leonhardt), and she appears in the first episode, "FOMO." Charlyne Yi co-stars as Grace, a woman celebrating her thirtieth birthday when her sister (LaFleur) unexpectedly joins the party.
Brian Tyree Henry
Tony and Emmy nominee Brian Tyree Henry stars in "Room 104" Definitely worth a look. In episode 5, "Arnold," the Atlanta actor plays the eponymous character, who wakes up in Room 104 with no idea how he got there or why he's soaked.
Josephine Decker
Not only did Decker star in the sixth episode of "Men and Babies and Men," she also wrote the story, directed the episode, and co-created the series with co-star Onur Tukel. The two play a married couple who rent a room to try to conceive and plan to document the exciting night.
Rainn Wilson
In the second episode, "Mr. Mulvahill," The Office alum plays Jim, who confronts his third-grade teacher about an incident that happened between them that changed his life forever.
Natalie Morales
Morales, known for her performances in "The Inbetweeners" and "White Collar, " will play a role in the horror series this season. Episode 8, "Nightmare," tells the story of a woman going through the various stages of her own nightmare.
Katie Aselton
Aselton (who is married to co-creator Mark Duplass) appears in episode 10 of "Artificial," in which she plays a hybrid artificial intelligence creature who warns a reporter (played by Sean McGinn (played by Nick) The coming revolution.
Mary Wiseman
Star Trek fans will remember Wiseman from her role as cadet Sylvia Tilly in Star Trek: Discovery , but her role in Room 104 was less sci-fi and more surreal. In the season finale, Wiseman's character communicates with her younger self, asking her to reenact an impactful night from her past.
Another great thing about an anthology series like Room 104 is that you don’t need to watch the episodes in order. Start with an episode featuring your favorite stars and jump around from there. None of this sounds like it would be easy to skip, though.
