Filming Begins on 'Geek Girl' Season 2

It took Netflix nearly a year after its first season concluded to announce that its British teen drama Geek Girl would be back for Season 2, but at least now that it’s official, it looks as though the production isn’t wasting any time. Filming is underway on the show’s second outing in London, and the streamer celebrated by dropping some adorable table read photos of the show’s new and returning cast members. 

Based on Holly Smale’s internationally bestselling novels, Geek Girl follows the story of socially awkward teenager Harriet Manners, who is thrust into the cutthroat world of high fashion when she’s discovered by a modeling agent while on a school trip. Her life is subsequently turned upside down when she’s chosen to be part of a high-profile advertising campaign, and she must suddenly navigate everything from jealous competition and unexpected runway disasters to new tensions with the old friends who feel she’s actively choosing to leave them behind. Luckily, her growing crush on the cute fellow model, Nick Park, is an excellent distraction.

Emily Carey, best known for her turn as a young Alicent Hightower on House of the Dragon, stars as Harriet, opposite Liam Woodrum (Based on a True Story) as the dishy Nick. They’ll be joined by Bad Education’s Layton Williams, who is playing a character named Onassis. (Little information is known about the role as yet, but we’re all assuming he’ll be joining Harriet’s world of modeling and schoolwork. 

Here's the super basic Season 2 synopsis.

Season 2 picks up as Harriet continues to juggle school life with the ever-escalating demands of modelling, friendships, and discovering who she truly wants to be

Alongside Carey and Woodrum, Emmanuel Imani (The Wheel of Time) will also be returning as Wilbur Evans, with Tim Downie (Good Omens) and Jemima Rooper (The Inheritance) set to reprise their roles as Richard and Annabel Manners. Other cast members set to take part are Sarah Parish (Industry), Hebe Beardshall (Unforgotten), Zac Looker (A Kind of Spark), and no-longer-a-newcomer Rochelle Harrington.

Geek Girl was co-created for television by Smale and Jessica Ruston (Catch Me a Killer).  Zoë Rocha will serve as showrunner for Season 2, with Declan O'Dwyer (Miss Scarlet) once again directing. Executive Producers include showrunner Zoë Rocha and Robbie von Werz for RubyRock Pictures, along with Smale, Rustonm, O’Dwyer, Jeff Norton, David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, Nick Nantell, and Jon Rutherford for Boat Rocker.

“I am beyond excited that Geek Girl has been recommissioned for a second season by Netflix," Rocha said in a statement when the renewal was announced. "The amazing audience reaction to Season One was truly incredible, and we can’t wait to bring this next chapter to life. I’m thrilled to be working with Holly and Emily again...to continue to build and expand the fabulous Geek Girl universe. Let’s see what magic Harriet Manners can sprinkle onto the fashion world this time round.”

Season 2 is currently filming in London. Geek Girl Season 1 is streaming on Netflix.