Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Natalie Martinez, Charlotte Lawrence Set as Series Regulars for Bad Monkey Season 2
The TV show 'Bad Monkey' is getting a second season!
Two actresses, Natalie Martinez and Charlotte Lawrence, who were in the first season, are coming back as main characters.
Natalie Martinez played Rosa, and Charlotte Lawrence played Caitlin.
They are joining Vince Vaughn and John Ortiz, who are also returning.
Vince Vaughn plays a detective and John Ortiz plays his best friend.
Even though some characters had storylines that ended in the first season, the show's boss said they will find a way for the popular characters who are still alive to be part of the new stories.
The show will tell a totally new story in the second season, unlike the first season which was based on a book.
Some new actors will also join the show.
The show is also moving to California for filming and will get a big tax break.
Natalie Martinez and Charlotte Lawrence have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2 of 'Bad Monkey'.
They will join returning stars Vince Vaughn and John Ortiz, who are also series regulars.
Season 2 will feature a new original story, following Season 1 which was based on a Carl Hiaasen novel.
New cast members John Malkovich, Yvonne Strahovski, Zavior Phillips, and Nate Jackson are joining for Season 2.
Production for Season 2 is relocating from Florida to California, supported by a $20 million tax credit.
- Who
- Natalie Martinez and Charlotte Lawrence
- What
- Returning as series regulars for Season 2 of 'Bad Monkey'
- When
- For the upcoming Season 2
- Where
- Production moving from Florida to California
- Why
- To continue existing characters' roles in a new original story for the series
Speculation on Character Return Paths
Showrunner's Intent for Character Return
Path for Character Return
Speculation on Character Return Paths
In the Season 1 finale, Rosa left her job and ended her relationship with Yancy, and Caitlin's parents died, suggesting no obvious path for their return.
Showrunner's Intent for Character Return
Showrunner Bill Lawrence indicated a desire to find ways for characters people responded to, and who are still alive, to exist or appear in Season 2.
- Series
- Bad Monkey
- Season
- 2
- Returning Series Regulars
- Vince Vaughn, John Ortiz, Natalie Martinez, Charlotte Lawrence
- New Cast Members
- John Malkovich, Yvonne Strahovski, Zavior Phillips, Nate Jackson
- Production Move
- Florida to California
- Tax Credit
- $20 million