Summary
The Sympathizerseason 2 gets a candid update from the producers of the HBO drama, which recently concluded its run. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, and in a partnership between A24 and HBO, the seven-episode series was created by showrunners Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, with the acclaimed filmmaker Park directing the first three episodes.The cast ofThe Sympathizerincludes Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Toan Le, Fred Nguyen Khan, Duy Nguyễn, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Phanxinê, Kieu Chinh, Alan Trong, and Sandra Oh.
In an interview withTheWrap, producers Amanda Burrell and Susan Downey gave an update on the chances ofThe Sympathizerseason 2. Burrellsounded enthusiastic about the possibility of continuing the story, mentioning that author Viet Thanh Nguyen is similarly excited. Downey added that the focus is currently on promoting season 1. Read their quotes below:
Burrell:“We’re so in love with these characters and I think with Hoa as our are Captain it would be amazing. There’s three books, there’s going to be more, Viet is obsessed with these characters.”
Downey:“But we are right now focused on just getting ‘The Sympathizer’ out to the world and seeing hopefully that everybody appreciates it. There’s more story to be told for the Captain’s journey in this world, but right now it’s like anything. I’ve been part of other things that have had sequels, you just have to get the first one right, you can’t look too far past that or you’re going to mess something up.”
Could The Sympathizer Run For Multiple Seasons?
There Are More Novels To Adapt In The Sympathizer Series.
If the show manages to pick up Emmy nominations and wins, it would be a good incentive to keep the project going.
As in the first novel, HBO’sThe Sympathizerseries follows the Captain (Xuande), who flees to the U.S. with his general near the end of the Vietnam War, though he continues to operate secretly as a spy. The story focuses on the turmoil that the Captain has to contend with while living a double life. Helped by Xuande’s dynamic performance,the story inThe Sympathizerleads to moments of hilarity and also profound sadness.
Asequel novel, titledThe Committed, was released in 2021. The story follows the protagonist as he arrives in Paris. Haunted by memories of the Vietnam War, while also struggling to see where he fits in the world, the protagonist takes after the approach of a French intellectual and tries to navigate the complexity of living in a French society.
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There is no indication, as yet, about whether HBO plans to announce a renewal, but the breathtaking debut episodes ofThe Sympathizer, directed by Park, are just part of the reason why the adaptation received glowing reviews. If the show manages to pick up Emmy nominations and wins, it would be a good incentive to keep the project going. But the excellent miniseries, bolstered by wonderful performances and strong writing, is also satisfying as a singular season.
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Based on the novel by Viet Thanh Nuyen, The Sympathizer explores the last days of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a half-Vietnamese, half-French spy serving for the communist regime. The TV series adaptation is set-up as a mini-series and will likely still be framed as a confession from the protagonist as they make their way through the war. Photo is of the original novel cover.
