FX’s old man It has been renewed for season two after receiving the highest ratings of any cable series premiere since January 2021. The critically acclaimed play is based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Perry and stars Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow.
Alia Shawkat, Amy Brenneman, EJ Bonilla, and Gabenga Ekinagabe also star.
Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine created the series and executive produced with Warren Littlefield, Dan Schottz, Jeff Bridges, David Schiff and Jon Watts. The series is produced by 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company.
“Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Schottz and Warren Littlefield did a great job with this old man, which delivers the powerful intrigue and breathtaking action of Thomas Perry’s book,” said Eric Shearer, President of FX Entertainment. “The stellar cast led by Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat is truly connecting with audiences and we are excited to be working on season two with 20th Television and our partners on this fantastic team.”
The seven-episode first season premiered on June 30, 2022. New episodes air Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and are available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Kerry Burke, president of 20th Television, said, “This spectacular series has taken a long journey on the air, which has only sweetened the response from critics and audiences over the past few weeks.” “But the truth is, it’s no surprise to anyone who’s worked on it over the past three years that it’s resonating so deeply. From superb creative executions by John, Dan, and Warren to Jeff, John, Amy, and Alia. Till the stellar star turn, this heartwarming series delivers and we thank FX for the unbelievable support.”
Executive producers Jonathan E. Steinberg, Warren Littlefield, and Dan Schottz issued the following statement regarding the season two renewal:
“We couldn’t be more excited to begin the next chapter of this journey. Our partners at FX and 20th Television have shown us so much unwavering patience, trust and support in completing Season 1, we are determined to repay that support. Can’t think of any other way than to deliver Season 2. That raises the bar again. From the producers, to our extraordinary partner Jeff Bridges, and to our stellar cast led by Jeff, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, and Alia Shawkat Since then, we are incredibly grateful for the response the show has received, and can’t wait to get back to work.”
Courtesy of Old Man Plot, FX:
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, old man Center on “Dan Chase” (Bridge), who fled the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid ever since. When a killer arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that he must now reconcile his past to ensure his future.
With Dan Chase escaping from hiding, “Harold Harper” (Lithgow), the FBI’s assistant director of counterintelligence, is asked to hunt him down because of his complicated past with the evil fugitive. Working with Harper are his protagonists “Angela Adams” (Shockat) and CIA special agent “Raymond Waters” (Bonilla). When the capture of Chase proves more difficult than the authorities expected, “Julian Carson” (Akinagabe), a highly trained special ops contractor, is also sent to pursue him.
While on the run, Chase rents a room from “Zoe McDonald” (Brainman), who draws on the stores he never knew he was in to survive the day he learned the truth about his new tenant. Was learning
