Mr. Iglesias returns for a second season with Gabriel Iglesias on board. Netflix further reveals the upcoming installment’s release date.
The year 2020 continues to be the period when the war between the sitcom series really heats up. Several comedy shows have been renewed, such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and F is for Family.
However, the roster is not complete yet because viewers have still not witnessed the latest season of Netflix series Mr. Iglesias. Fortunately, the streaming platform came in bearing good news.
Netflix renews Mr. Iglesias for season 2
Previously, the streaming giant Netflix announced that Mr. Iglesias would return for a second season. Along with this announcement comes the news that Gabriel Iglesias will reprise his role for the forthcoming installment. This came unsurprisingly for fans because Iglesias is the lead cast of the show.
The actor and comedian confirmed this news on his official Twitter account with a tweet that stated,
“It’s official! Season 2 of the @Netflix original series #MrIglesias is happening. Thank you to all my fans for making it a global hit. #GabrielIglesias #LBC #NetflixFluffy”
Moreover, Iglesias announced that he had signed a deal to distribute two new comedy specials via Netflix.
It’s official!! Season 2 of the @Netflix original series #MrIglesias is happening. Thank you to all my fans for making it a global hit 😀 #GabrielIglesias #LBC #NetflixFluffy pic.twitter.com/WlApAvtRkb
— G a b r i e l – I g l e s i a s (@fluffyguy) August 8, 2019
Mr. Iglesias season 2 release date revealed
The good news does not stop there either. Netflix has officially slated a release date for Mr. Iglesias season 2. According to the network, the latest installment of the hit comedy series will premiere on the 17th of June, 2020.
Because of this announcement, fans were left in a tidal wave of delirium. Countless devotees took to Twitter to express their excitement over the news.
Series overview
Kevin Hench’s Mr. Iglesias is an American sitcom which stars beloved fully comedian Gabriel Iglesias as the title character Gabe. He works as a good-natured public high school teacher at his alma mater, Wilson High.
Gabe devotes his time to teaching gifted but misfit kids. Furthermore, he strives to save them from being “counseled out” by a bully bureaucrat assistant principal. Gabe also desires to unlock the student’s hidden potential.
Along with Iglesias, the series features Oscar Nuñez, Sherri Shepherd, Jacob Vargas, Maggie Geha, Cree Cicchino, Fabrizio Zacharee Guido, Tucker Albrizzi, Gloria Aung, Coy Stewart, and Richard Gant.
TV NEWS!
The second season of #netflix's #MrIglesias is set to premiere on June 17th! pic.twitter.com/YiqGsbZGfP
— WeAreEntertainmentNews (@WeAreEntNews) May 24, 2020
What is in store for season 2
It appears that love will be the main theme of the show’s upcoming season 2. This is because Gabe will convince his star student, Marisol (Cree Cicchino), and fellow student, Mikey (Fabrizio Guido), to go out for the school play of Romeo and Juliet. However, unbeknownst to Gabe, Principal Paula plays Cupid to find him the girl of his dreams.
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