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Though absent from the most recent movie in the franchise, Dominique Tipper confirms that Apex Cybernetics and Brenda Holland will be back forMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2. The Apple TV+ show serves as an expansion of Legendary’s Monsterverse, exploring the origins of the titular organization as well as their impact on the world following Godzilla’s first major re-emergence in San Francisco in 2015. One of the big points explored in the show is the early days of Apex Cybernetics,the tech corporation seen inGodzilla vs. Kongas having created Mechagodzilla and nearly destroying Hong Kong when King Ghidorah’s consciousness possesses the weapon.
During a recent interview withScreen Rantfor her upcoming video gameDustborn, Dominique Tipper was asked whether she would be reprising her character of Apex exec Brenda Holland inMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2. The star eagerly confirmed that she will be back as Brenda in the next season of the Monsterverse show, though noted that she doesn’t know what her storyline is yet, but hopes that audiences get to see a different side of her than in season 1. Check out what Tipper shared below:
I don’t know if I’m allowed to say, actually. No - I am. Yes, I am, because Chris Black, the creator, he mentioned it at the upfront, so yes: you will see more of Brenda Holland. I don’t really know what her storyline is entirely just yet, but I hope we get to see a lot more different sides of her ethics and her morality. But again, I don’t actually know, so this is just my own wishes for the character.
Because I think we’ve seen one side of her, and she’s the main antagonist in a way, so I’m interested to see what else we get to see from her in season 2, and how that then contrasts with the lead characters, or if it doesn’t. I love gray areas. I think that’s always what makes characters great, when you’re just like, “Oh, I kind of agree with her on this point, but not that one.” More of that, really, and more fabulous outfits, because I think it’s the first time I’ve worn heels on screen.
How Brenda’s Return Can Further Build Apex’s Future In The Monsterverse
Tipper’s confirmation that Brenda will be returning for season 2 may not come as too much of a surprise following theMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 1 ending. It was previously revealed that Kiersey Clemons' May was once an employer at Applied Experimental Technologies, who went from attempting to spy on Monarch to forming a deal with them and rebranding to Apex Cybernetics. The season 1 ending subsequently saw Hiroshi Randa, Kentaro and Tim collaborating with Apex in the hopes of finding Cate, May and Lee after they were pulled into the rift into Hollow Earth, though were actually trapped in Axis Mundi for two years.
Much like season 1 did for the titular organization,Monarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2 can offera further expansion of Apex’s history in the Monsterverse. Their exact origins still have yet to be revealed within Legendary’s franchise, though season 1 did reveal when their rebranding and collaboration with Monarch first came about, which Tipper’s Brenda was at the heart of. With her return, the show’s multi-timeline storytelling could further explore the company’s past, including Demián Bichir’s Walter Simmons and how he first became fascinated with the studying of Titans.
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The other potential path for Apex’s return inMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2is to explore the lost time Cate, May and Keiko experienced while trapped in Axis Mundi. With the corporation now having an outpost on Skull Island, and showrunner Chris Black already teasing that King Kong will play a bigger role in season 2 after his surprise season 1 finale cameo, the next set of episodes could very well build on the growth they’ve experienced since partnering with Monarch. The 2017 storyline could also explain Brenda’s absence from the Monsterverse movies via an unfortunate death by a Titan, or firing from the company should her softer side go against their objective.
The entirety ofMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 1 is available to stream on Apple TV+.
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The Legendary MonsterVerse continues with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a sci-fi action series created for Apple TV+. Set after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, the series follows two siblings retracing their father’s footsteps to uncover the truth behind their family legacy. What they find sets up a story over three decades and explores the foundations of the mysterious company.
