Tomorrow (8/11) marks the return of MGM+’s hit Stephen King adaptation The Institute for its second season. Ahead of its debut we sat down with actors Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman to chat about the upcoming batch of new episodes.
The actors share their excitement for what’s to come for each of their characters in season 2. They also discuss the development of the series and share some of their other favourite Stephen King stories.
Watch the full interview in the player below:
The Institute Season Two picks up Luke Ellis, Tim Jamieson, and their fellow survivors in the immediate aftermath of Season One’s explosive climax as they work to expose the Institute’s crimes while staying one step ahead of the army of killers on their tail. Meanwhile, the ruthless and calculating Ms. Sigsby pursues her quest for vengeance and a return to power, in the process discovering more about the deep inner workings of the Institute than she ever could have imagined.
Season two cast members include Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone, The Punisher, Westworld), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Joe Freeman, Simone Miller (Run the Burbs), Fionn Laird (Under the Banner of Heaven), Robert Joy (FROM), Arlen So (Private Eyes West Coast), Jeff Fahey (Lost) and Hannah Galway (Billy the Kid) and Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones).
From executive producer Stephen King with director and executive producer Jack Bender (Lost,Game of Thrones, Mr. Mercedes, FROM) and executive producer and writer Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand), the series comes from MGM+ Studios. The series will premiere exclusively on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will distribute in all other international territories.
Stream all episodes of season 1 on MGM+ now.
