The espresso martinis are flowing once again — Next Gen NYC is back for another round of drama.
While Bravo has yet to officially confirm the show’s renewal, cameras are reportedly rolling and several cast members have already been spotted filming for season 2.
The breakout hit, which premiered on June 3, quickly became a fan favorite for its mix of high society and twenty-something turbulence. The show follows “a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time.” According to Deadline, the series’ premiere episode drew an impressive 5.4 million total viewers across platforms in 35 days, making it “the most-watched Bravo episode of all time through 35 days” on Peacock.
Now, as the new season takes shape, the young Manhattan crew seems to be diving straight back into the drama — with some familiar faces and a few possible new additions.
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Who’s Returning for Season 2?
Nearly all of season 1’s standout personalities have been spotted filming what appears to be the first major event of the season: a joint birthday party for Next Gen NYC stars Ariana Biermann and Emira D’Spain.
Ariana, who recently split from her boyfriend and moved into a new apartment, has plenty of life changes to unpack this season. Her best friend Riley Burruss is also expected to return, even though she didn’t attend the birthday bash. Riley teased to Us Weekly, “Season 2 will bring a little bit more fire and a completely new vibe. … No one’s going to expect anything that’s going on.”
Joining Ariana and Emira at the party were fellow returning cast members Ava Dash, Brooks Marks, Charlie Zakkour, Georgia McCann, Gia Giudice and Shai Fruchter. Charlie’s return might surprise fans after his season 1 falling out with several castmates — but if his presence at the party is any clue, the drama is far from over.
Who Might Be Leaving — or Joining?
Not everyone’s status is confirmed, though. Hudson McLeroy, Ariana’s ex, may not be returning after reportedly leaving New York for Atlanta following their breakup.
In exciting casting news, Victoria de Lesseps — daughter of Real Housewives of New York City alum Luann de Lesseps — could be joining the cast. Luann recently hinted that her daughter has been in talks with the Next Gen NYC production team.
