American Gods renewed for Season 2

Two episodes into its first season and American Gods is already confirmed to return for a second.

Deadline reports that Starz has officially picked up the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods for a second season. The current season will have eight episodes but the episode count for the next season has not yet been announced.

In a statement, Starz programming president Carmi Zlotnik said of the show:

“Bryan Fuller, Michael Green and Neil Gaiman have evolved the art form of television narratively, structurally and graphically with American Gods, and we’re thrilled to be working again with these artists as they continue to build the worlds and wars of the gods.”

FremantleMedia North America’s co-CEO Craig Cegielski added:

“American Gods has been a ground-breaking series born out of belief and it’s thrilling to be partnered with Starz to continue this ambitious story…

Neil Gaiman, Bryan Fuller and Michael Green have ignited a conversation through cinematic magic, presented through a diverse ensemble of actors that continue to keep us engaged and inspired.”

The show chronicles the adventures of an ex-con named Shadow and the mysterious Mr. Wednesday as they take a road trip across America, a world where the old gods struggle for survival and the new gods want to take over. But a storm is brewing and all these powerful deities are about to clash.

The show stars Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon, Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday, Pablo Schreiber as Mad Sweeney, Yetide Badaki as Bilquis, Bruce Langley as Technical Boy, Crispin Glover as Mr. World, Orlando Jones as Anansi, Gillian Anderson as Media, Kristin Chenoweth as Easter, Jonathan Tucker as Low Key Lyesmith, Cloris Leachman as Zorya Vechernyaya, Peter Stormare as Czernobog, Chris Obi as Mr. Jacquel, Demore Barnes as Mr. Ibis, Corbin Bernsen as Vulcan, and Mousa Kraish as The Jin.

American Gods airs every Sunday on Starz.

Read our reviews for the first two episodes HERE.