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Showtime's 'Kidding' season 2: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Jim Carrey show

The show follows the journey of Jeff Piccirillo, a television personality well-known for a character called Jeff Pickles which he portrays on his show. Kids love him and listen to him. However, this man goes through a personal tragedy, the death of one of his twin sons, Philip.

The American comedy-drama 'Kidding' premiered September 9, 2018, starring Jim Carrey and the show was renewed for a second season by Showtime. 'Kidding' is produced by Dave Holstein, Jim Carrey, Michel Gondry, Raffi Adlan, Michael Aguilar, Roberto Benabib, Jason Bateman and James Garavente. 

Release date: 

'Kidding' season 2 will premiere November 3  at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. 

Plot: 

The show follows the journey of Jeff Piccirillo, a television personality well-known for a character called Jeff Pickles which he portrays on his show. Kids love him and listen to him. However, this man goes through a personal tragedy, the death of one of his twin sons, Philip.

This results in him going haywire and so the show also suffers. It struggles to produce content appropriate for its target audience - children.

Cast: 

Jim Carrey as Jeff Piccirillo

Jim Carrey plays the role of Jeff Piccirillo, a television personality popular for the portrayal of Jeff Pickles on the show titled 'Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time'. Jeff is widely popular among the kids because of his show, however, after the death of one of his twin sons Philip, we see Jeff falling apart. This also influences the show he is a part of and this has people close to him wonder if he really is the right man to lead a children's show. 

Frank Langella as Sebastian Piccirillo

Frank Langella plays the role of Jeff Piccirillo's father, Sebastian Piccirillo. He is the executive producer of 'Mr Pickles' Puppet Time ' and in season 2, he is left to deal with Jeff's mental breakdown. In the trailer, we see Sebastian get weary of the recent program Jeff has planned for viewers of the show. 

Judy Greer as Jill Piccirillo

Actor Judy Greer plays the role of Jeff's estranged wife Jill on the show. Jeff's family will be going through a tough time in the upcoming season after the accident resulting in the death of their son. Jill finds Jeff's new format for the show problematic and even goes as far as calling him a terrible father in the new trailer. 

Cole Allen

Cole Allen plays the role of Jeff and Jill's twin sons William "Will" and Philip "Phil" Piccirillo. Phil, however, dies in an accident leading to Jeff getting traumatized. 

Creator:

The creator of the show is Dave Holstein, who is known for his work with the 2015 show 'The Brink' and the 2008 show 'Weeds'. 

Trailers: 

The trailer of 'Kidding' season 2, which released August 2, delves deeper into the psyche of children and what influences the adults they grow up to be. The shows they watch, the advertisements they come across, their favorite stars; all of it has an effect on them.

Whether the new strategy would have an adverse or favorable effect and how Jim Carrey's Jeff Piccirillo navigates new-age content directed for children will be explored in season 2. Is he the right man to influence children or is he, as his estranged wife Jill Piccirillo says, "a terrible father"? We have to wait and watch. 

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