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www.rottentomatoes.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Amandaland is progressing toward a second series on BBC One and iPlayer, with filming and production updates circulating in late 2025 and early 2026. The core cast from Season 1 is expected to return, including Lucy Punch as Amanda, Joanna Lumley as Felicity, and Philippa Dunne as Anne.[2][3][4]
- A Christmas special featuring Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan was announced, set to air around the festive period, and it’s described as a reunion moment for the creators and performers from Absolutely Fabulous, ahead of the new series in 2026.[4][5]
- Additional cast members announced for the spin-off include Samuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, and Ekow Quartey, with Peter Serafinowicz in a recurring role; this expanded lineup was reported across early 2025 and reinforced by subsequent coverage.[3][2]
Illustration (concept)
- Visual: Amandaland Season 2 promotional image concept showing the core trio (Amanda, Felicity, Anne) with a festive backdrop for the Christmas special, plus a few new faces in the foreground to hint at the expanded ensemble.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official BBC/production statements and assemble a concise timeline with release dates, confirmed cast, and upcoming episodes. I can also summarize what roles the new cast are expected to play and how the Christmas special ties into Series 2.
Sources:
- BBC/press and entertainment coverage noting Season 2 in production and key cast returns.[4]
- Casting announcements including Samuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, and Peter Serafinowicz.[2][3]
- Christmas special confirmation with Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan.[5][4]