Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey took viewers by storm in 2024 with its quirky blend of crime, comedy, and South Florida charm. Starring Vince Vaughn as the sharp-witted ex-detective Andrew Yancy, the show, based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling novel, has been renewed for a second season, leaving fans eager for more sun-soaked mysteries. If you’re wondering about Bad Monkey Season 2’s release date, cast, plot, and more, here’s everything we know so far.
Bad Monkey Season 2 Release Date Speculation
While Apple TV+ confirmed the renewal of Bad Monkey for Season 2 in December 2024, an official release date has yet to be announced. Based on industry patterns and production timelines, speculation points to a potential premiere in late 2025 or early 2026.
Bad Monkey Season 2 Expected Cast
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Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy (Confirmed)
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Todd Allen Clenden as Claspers (Likely, based on showrunner comments)
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L. Scott Caldwell as Dr. Rosa Campesino (Unconfirmed, possible cameo)
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Natalie Martinez as Rosa (Unconfirmed, potential return as love interest)
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New Characters (TBD, expected for fresh storyline)
Bad Monkey Season 2 Potential Plot
The first season of Bad Monkey adapted Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel, following Andrew Yancy as he investigated a severed arm and uncovered a web of greed, corruption, and environmental destruction in Florida and the Bahamas. With the novel’s story concluded, Season 2 was initially expected to adapt Hiaasen’s 2016 sequel, Razor Girlwhich sees Yancy tackling a new mystery involving a con artist named Merry Mansfield and a kidnapped talent agent. However, showrunner Bill Lawrence recently revealed a shift in plans: Season 2 will feature an original storyline inspired by Hiaasen’s style rather than a direct adaptation of Razor Girl.
