Netflix is bringing Big Mistakes back for another round of messy decisions, and Season 2 is already expanding its cast. Lorenzo de Moor and Poorna Jagannathan have joined the comedy series in recurring roles, adding two familiar faces to a returning ensemble led by Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega. Production on the second season is now underway, although Netflix is keeping the newcomers’ characters and much of the new storyline under wraps.
The additions come as Big Mistakes continues the story of siblings Nicky and Morgan, whose attempt to help their dying grandmother sends them into a criminal world far beyond their abilities. Levy, who created the series, remains at the centre of the show as star, executive producer and showrunner. With the returning cast intact and Elizabeth Perkins moving up to a series regular role, the second season is shaping up to build on the chaotic comedy established in its first chapter.
Poorna Jagannathan Joins Big Mistakes Season 2
Jagannathan will recur as a character named Dréa, though the production is not revealing exactly how the role fits into Nicky and Morgan’s increasingly complicated lives. The casting gives the second season another performer with a strong television comedy background, following Jagannathan’s recent work in several high-profile streaming and prestige projects. She currently appears in HBO’s DC series Lanterns and recently starred as Lucky in Hulu’s acclaimed comedy Deli Boys.
Many viewers will also recognise Jagannathan from Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, where she played Nalini Vishwakumar, the mother of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s Devi. Her television credits also include HBO’s The Night Of and Better Call Saul, demonstrating the range that has allowed her to move between comedy, drama and darker material.
Her film work has been similarly varied. Jagannathan appeared in the Indian comedy Delhi Belly and later featured in Hollywood productions including Wolfs and Turtles All the Way Down. With Big Mistakes, she gets another opportunity to work in a comedy built around characters whose plans rarely go the way they expect.
The mystery surrounding Dréa could also make Jagannathan’s casting particularly interesting. Netflix has not disclosed whether the character will be connected to the siblings, their criminal problems or another part of the show’s expanding world. For now, the name and recurring status are the only confirmed details.
Lorenzo de Moor Lands Recurring Role
Lorenzo de Moor has also joined Season 2, playing a character named Leo. Much like Jagannathan’s Dréa, Leo’s story details are being kept confidential, leaving plenty of room for the new character to become part of the show’s unpredictable second-season complications.
De Moor has built credits across European and American productions, including the Italian film Dolce Fine Giornata and the American titles Another Simple Favor and You, Me & Tuscany. His upcoming projects include The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, the reboot of Cliffhanger and Maserati: The Brothers, giving him a particularly busy stretch of feature-film work alongside his new television role.
His addition is another sign that Big Mistakes is broadening its ensemble rather than simply repeating the first season’s formula. Recurring performers can give a comedy series additional characters to bounce its leads off, particularly when the central story already involves crime, family complications and increasingly dangerous assignments.
What remains unknown is how Leo enters that world. The show’s producers are keeping the details deliberately close to the vest, so viewers will have to wait for future casting announcements or promotional material before learning what brings him into Nicky and Morgan’s orbit.
Dan Levy Returns With The Original Chaos
Season 2 will reunite the show’s main cast, including Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum and Abby Quinn. Elizabeth Perkins, who was previously announced as part of the ensemble, has also been promoted to series regular for the new season.
At the centre of the story are Nicky and Morgan, siblings whose poor decision-making becomes increasingly dangerous after they attempt a misguided theft connected to their dying grandmother. What begins as an act intended to help their family instead drags them into organised crime, where they are forced into a series of assignments that become progressively more difficult to survive.
That premise gives the series plenty of room to expand its world in Season 2. The comedy comes not simply from the characters making mistakes, but from the fact that those mistakes continue pushing them deeper into situations they are fundamentally unprepared to handle.
Levy remains one of the show’s key creative forces. He created Big Mistakes and serves as its showrunner and executive producer, while Rachel Sennott also co-created the series and executive produces. Anne-Marie McGintee produces through Not a Real Production Company, with Jacqui Rivera and Timothy Greenberg also serving as executive producers.
What To Expect From Season 2
The biggest question surrounding the second season is how far Nicky and Morgan’s criminal problems will escalate. The first-season premise leaves the siblings in a world where one bad decision can trigger another, making the introduction of Leo and Dréa potentially important to the next stage of their story.
However, Netflix has not yet revealed a full Season 2 synopsis or confirmed how the new recurring characters will interact with the returning cast. There is also no release date announced in the available information, so fans will have to wait for Netflix to provide more details about when the new episodes will arrive.
For now, the casting itself offers a promising clue about the direction of the show. Jagannathan brings a strong mix of comedy and drama, while de Moor arrives with an international film background and several major features on his upcoming slate. Put them alongside Levy, Ortega, Metcalf and the returning ensemble, and Season 2 has the ingredients for another round of family trouble, criminal chaos and badly executed plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Mistakes Season 2 happening?
Yes. Big Mistakes Season 2 is currently in production, with the returning cast joined by Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo de Moor in recurring roles.
Who is joining Big Mistakes Season 2?
Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo de Moor have joined the second season. Jagannathan will play Dréa, while de Moor will play Leo.
Who stars in Big Mistakes Season 2?
Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum and Abby Quinn are returning. Elizabeth Perkins has also been promoted to series regular for Season 2.
What is Big Mistakes about?
The series follows siblings Nicky and Morgan, whose attempt to carry out a misguided theft for their dying grandmother accidentally pulls them into organised crime and increasingly dangerous assignments.
Who created Big Mistakes?
Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott co-created Big Mistakes. Levy also serves as the show’s star, executive producer and showrunner.
When will Big Mistakes Season 2 be released?
Netflix has not announced a Season 2 release date yet. The second season is currently in production.
