Disney+ The cunning Dodger has been renewed for a second season, and there are already plenty of juicy details about the imaginative sequel to Oliver Twist. Picking up years after the events of Charles Dickens’ beloved book, The cunning Dodger concerns the eponymous character, now an adult, who hopes to establish a new life in the colony of Australia. Unfortunately, the return of the cowardly Fagin presses the old pickpocket back into service, putting his hopes for a better fate at risk. Like many modern versions of classic literature, Dickens’s source material is just the starting point.
The first season of the series added a number of new wrinkles to the Oliver Twist myth, and the end of The cunning Dodger was clearly gearing up for more. However, it seemed like the big-budget historical drama was destined to be a one-season wonder. Fortunately, after almost a year of waiting, Disney finally decided to renew The cunning Dodger for a sophomore outing, bringing Jack, Belle and Fagin back for more adventures. As more details begin to emerge about season two, The cunning Dodger is already shaping up to be one of the best original series on Disney+.
The Artful Dodger Season 2 Latest News
Disney+ renews the show a year later
Although it took almost a year for the order to be cancelled, the latest news confirms that The cunning Dodger season 2 is happening. Continuing the modern popularity of historical dramas with anachronistic overtones, Disney gave the Oliver Twist next another tryAfter the first season it was a critical darling. While much is still unknown about the sophomore outing, it is already scheduled to begin filming in 2025. Senior Vice President of The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, expressed excitement for the project, saying:
We’re excited to give our global audience what they’ve been asking for with a second season of The Artful Dodger. The return of our Disney+ Original scripted Australian drama, complete with an all-star cast and brilliant crew, is testament to the high caliber of the series’ production and its success with local and international audiences. We are delighted that this high-stakes romantic drama of heists, comedy and beautifully complicated life and love will thrill and entertain again.
The second season of The Artful Dodger is confirmed
The reformed thief returns for more
Disney+ The cunning Dodger was one of the biggest hits on TV in late 2023, but it seemed like the show was dead despite positive reviews and a large audience. However, in November 2024, Disney finally renewed the Charles Dickens offshoot for a second year performance, good news after a year of silence regarding the show. Although many details are still unknown, the show is set to begin filming in Australia in 2025, although the full production schedule has not yet been revealed.
The Artful Dodger Season 2 Cast Details
Which classic Dickens characters will return in season two?
While the entire cast of The cunning Dodger The second season has not been revealed, it stands to reason that the main cast will reprise their roles. The chemistry within the ensemble was the strongest aspect of the show, and it wouldn’t be the same without Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jack Dawkins (aka The Artful Dodger). Representing a new character created exclusively for the series, Maia Mitchell is also expected to be present to reprise her role as aspiring surgeon, Lady Belle Fox. Rounding out the main cast is David Thewlis as the slippery Faginand he should reprise his role as well.
Season 2 may also introduce other characters from Oliver Twist or other famous works by Charles Dickens
The various inhabitants of Port Victory, Australia also play an important role in Jack’s life, which means that friends and enemies alike must return to annoy or help the surgeon. Belle’s parents, Governor Edmund (Damien Garvey) and Lady Jane Fox (Susie Porter) will certainly be in Season 2, as will Jack’s rival, Dr. Rainsford Sneed (Nicholas Burton). Season 2 may also introduce other characters from Oliver Twist or other famous works by Charles Dickens, but nothing has been announced yet about new characters.
The cast of The cunning Dodger season 2 should include:
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster |
Jack Dawkins “The Cunning Dodger” |
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Maia Mitchell |
Lady Fair Fox |
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David Thewlis |
Fagin |
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Damon Herriman |
Captain Lucien Gaines |
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Lucy-Rose Leonard |
Lady Fanny Fox |
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Damien Garvey |
Governor Edmundo Fox |
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Susie Porter |
Lady Jane Fox |
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Miranda Tapsel |
Red |
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Nicolas Burton |
Dr. |
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The Artful Dodger Season 2 Story Details
How will Jack get out of prison?
Jack spent the entire first season trying to reconcile his disparate halves. The one known as The Artful Dodger served him well, but was incongruous with his career as a surgeon. However, the season one finale saw Jack in prison after Gaines arrested him for the various robberies, and his partner Fagin saw his fortunes improve through some clever tricks. With their roles now reversed, this opens up an interesting dynamic for Jack and Fagin, as the latter has cleared his name and the former has just started to get along.
Belle survived the experimental surgery on her heart that Jack performed, and she will probably stop at nothing to get her mentor and boyfriend out of prison. Furthermore, there will be elements in the colony who will be willing to defend Jack after his medical triumph. However, The cunning Dodger the second season has a lot of threads to work on and may even surpass the humor and adventurous spirit of the first season.