‘American Hostage’ creators outline anthology plans without season 2 renewal
Co-creator Eileen Myers said she and executive producer Sharon Hoffman would run a second season if it goes ahead, with a different cast and story.
The creators of MGM+ thriller American Hostage are planning an anthology format for a possible second season, but the series has not received an official renewal. Its eight-episode first season concludes with “Break the Bank,” scheduled for November 1 at 9 p.m. ET.
Co-creator Eileen Myers told Collider that each season is intended to feature a different story and cast. She said she would share showrunning responsibilities with executive producer Sharon Hoffman if a second season proceeds, replacing Shawn Ryan in that role. Myers said an idea for the next season already exists.
In a September interview with the Los Angeles Times, star Jon Hamm and co-creator Ryan expressed interest in using the anthology format to examine pivotal events in American life and their lasting effects. No premiere date, cast or plot has been officially announced for a second season.
The first season debuted in September. Adapted from a podcast, it draws on the true story of Indianapolis radio journalist Fred Heckman, played by Hamm. Heckman becomes involved in a hostage crisis when Tony Kiritsis, portrayed by Giovanni Ribisi, abducts mortgage broker Dick Hall, played by Kristoffer Polaha, and demands a radio conversation with Heckman.
