Paramount+ today announced that their supernatural teen drama series School Spirits has been renewed for season 2. The eight-episode premiere season debuted on March 9, 2023 and ranked as the top YA series on the service during its run. Coming off a major cliffhanger, season 2 will go into production in 2024.

The series is based on the upcoming graphic novel by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, and Maria Nguyen, which is scheduled for publication in 2024, and stars Peyton List (Cobra KaiBunk’d) as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura (RebootThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson (ReignDegrassi: Next Class) as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo (The SocietyMother/Android) as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin (Texas Chainsaw MassacreHappy Death Day 2U) as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese (Dramarama) as Charley, Rainbow Wedell (The Wilds, The Bureau of Magical Things) as Claire Zomer and Milo Manheim (Zombies 3, Prom Pact) as Wally Clark. Josh Zuckerman (The Offer, Oppenheimer) and Maria Dizzia (13 Reasons WhyOrange Is the New Black) have recurring guest star roles as Mr. Martin and Sandra Nears, respectively.

(L-R) Milo Manheim as Wally, Peyton List as Maddie, and Nick Pugliese as Charley in episode 104 of School Spirits. Photo by: Ed Araquel/Paramount+

Season 1 centered around Maddie (Peyton List), a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance. Maddie goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school purgatory, but the closer she gets to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she uncovers.

(L-R) Kiara Pichardo as Nicole, Maria Teresa Dizzia as Sandra, and Spencer MacPherson as Xavier in episode 103 of School Spirits. Photo by: Paramount+

School Spirits has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, engaging characters and the enigmatic world of high school life, and we are thrilled to bring a second season to this loyal fan base across Paramount+,” said Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness live-action series and films. “Maddie’s quest to unravel the truth behind her mysterious disappearance has resonated with viewers, and we can’t wait to continue this thrilling journey with them.”

Season 1 of School Spirits is streaming on Paramount+.

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