Running Point Season 2: New Coach, Old Drama

0:00It's April 23rd. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now. AI-powered and spotlight-ready. I'm Corey with the story. Season 2 of Netflix's running point dropped on April 23rd, bringing Kate Hudson back as Isla Gordon, the president of the fictional loss. Angelus Ways basketball team. After that tough playoff exit last season, Isla is all in on chasing a championship, no holds barred. Returning players include her fiance, played by Max Greenfield, best friend by Brenda Song, her brothers, and key athletes like Toby Sanderman and Chad. Thanks. The biggest shake-up is Ray Romano stepping in as Norm Stinson, the awkward new head coach. Isla hires him on her own, ignoring her brother's pick of a flashy college guy, betting on his unique vision despite the skepticism. Fun fact, Romano wasn't the first choice. Netflix recast the role last fall, leading to reshoots, and Hudson's already raving about how great he fits. Meanwhile, the new faces keep coming.

1:02Ken Marinos, the pesky toilet tycoon, hounding for prime seats. Blake Anderson's the boozy sidekick, scheming with another exec, Alia Turner's A, dramatic ex-child star-starring locker room travel, and Tommy Doo is the rival GM from Toronto, eyeing Waves Talon. Adding more heat, reach a more Johnny handles the finances as the star accountant. Jig Pickings, the hot new point guard, traded in with eyes for family. Drama, co-creator Ike Baronholdz pops up as a cousin, Octavia Spencer's a powerhouse lawyer for the striking dancers, Nicole Richie's an old sorority, sponsor from Farma, and Scott Speedman's the head of a feuding hockey family. With this stacked lineup mixing comedy gold and sport stakes, running points sophomore run looks primed to dunk on expectations, blending family, chaos, court battles, and big laughs as the Waves gun for the top spot.