'American Rust' Season 2: Will Showtime drama be renewed? Here's everything we know

Although Showtime hasn't greenlit Season 2 yet, we speculate about the future of the show
UPDATED NOV 8, 2021
A still from 'American Rust' (Showtime)
A still from 'American Rust' (Showtime)

'American Rust' finally came to an end. The Showtime drama based on Philipp Meyer's novel involves a murder in a small town, but the episode sheds light on the multiple themes involved. The tonality was quite similar to 'Mare of Easttown' and there were ample comparisons the audience drew. Jeff Daniels stars as Del Harris, the chief of police of a Rust Belt town, Buell in Pennsylvania. When the woman he loves (Maura Tierney) son is accused of murder, he quickly becomes compromised as the truth begins to unravel. 

Over the course of the season, there are multiple twists that suggest that nothing about the case is as straightforward as it appears. And the end leaves the door open for a potential sequel that hasn't been greenlit yet. With season 1 now done and dusted, we take a look at the future of the show.

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When will Season 2 of 'American Rust' release?

If there is one, and that is a big 'If', expect the show to drop in September of 2022, the same time that Season 1 arrived on Showtime.

What will Season 2 be all about?

The latest season will aim to answer these questions

(i) Will Billy survive after the attack by the inmates in the prison leaves him bloodied and in coma?

(ii) Will Del Harris be caught for the triple homicide?

(iii) Isaac comes in to confess that he killed Pete Novic, and is asked to leave by Del. Does he still intend to carry out his plan?

(iv) If Billy pulls through, does he end up marrying Lee English?

Who will be in the cast of 'American Rust'?

Jeff Daniels in a still from 'American Rust' (Showtime)

Expect all the major characters to return. Jeff Daniels as Del Harris. Maura Tierney as Grace Poe, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Rob Yang and Julia Mayorga will reprise their roles as well.

Showrunner

Oscar-nominee Dan Futterman who has immense praise for his work on 'Capote' served as the showrunner. He also executive produced the series alongside Daniels, Michael De Luca, Adam Rapp, Paul Martino, Katie O'Connell Marsh, and Elisa Ellis. Perhaps, we can expect the same crew to take the second season forward.

Is there a trailer for Season 2?

There isn't any trailer or a sneak peek of the new season. However, watch this space for more updates?

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