HBO has given the green light to The Righteous Gemstones Season 3, the network announced today. The nine-episode second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series kicked off on January 9.
The season two finale airs on February 27. Just like the first two seasons, The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 will be available and will air weekly on both HBO and HBO Max.
Created, written and executive produced by Danny McBride (HBO’s Vice Principals and Eastbound & Down), and marking his third HBO comedy series from Rough House Pictures, The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.
Season two finds our blessed Gemstone family threatened by outsiders from both the past and present who wish to destroy their empire.
McBride collaborators Jody Hill and David Gordon Green also serve as executive producers and directors.
The season two returning cast includes Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone, Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect) as Kelvin Gemstone, Edi Patterson (HBO’s Vice Principals) as Judy Gemstone, John Goodman (HBO’s Treme, The Connors) as Eli Gemstone, Cassidy Freeman (Longmire) as Amber Gemstone, Tony Cavalero (School of Rock) as Keefe Chambers, Tim Baltz (Drunk History) as BJ, Skyler Gisondo (Booksmart) as Gideon Gemstone and Greg Alan Williams (Greenleaf) as Martin Imari.
Returning recurring cast includes Walton Goggins (Critics’ Choice Award-winner for HBO’s Vice Principals) as Baby Billy Freeman, Jennifer Nettles (Grammy-winning recording artist) as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone, Jody Hill (The Legacy of a White Tail Deer Hunter) as Levi, Valyn Hall (The Act) as Tiffany Freeman, Kelton DuMont (Mosaic) as Pontious Gemstone and Gavin Munn (Raising Dion) as Abraham Gemstone.
New recurring cast additions this season include Jason Schwartzman (Fargo) as Thaniel Block, Eric Roberts (Suits) as Junior, Eric Andre (Bad Trip) as Lyle Lissons, and Jessica Lowe (Miracle Workers) as Lindy Lissons.
“After a season of literal fire and brimstone, blood, sand, and rollerblading, who wouldn’t come back for more?” says Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming. “The Gemstone family makes us laugh like nobody else.”
The Righteous Gemstones is created and written by Danny McBride. The show is directed and executive produced by McBride, Jody Hill, and David Gordon Green.
The executive producers include John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley, and Brandon James. The co-executive producer is Jonathan Watson, the producer is David Brightbill, and consulting producers include Grant Dekernion, Kevin Barnett, Edi Patterson, and Chris Pappas.
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Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.