HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Premieres April 20 with Teaser Trailer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — HBO and Max have announced that the highly anticipated Season 2 of “The Rehearsal,” a surreal dark comedy series created by Nathan Fielder, will premiere on April 20. Alongside the announcement, the network released a teaser trailer that showcases the show’s unique concept of helping individuals prepare for life’s significant moments through high-budget simulations.

The 20-second teaser features Fielder, donning his signature laptop harness from Season 1, as he oversees the construction of a set comprising five identical rooms in a warehouse. According to HBO, the urgency of Fielder’s undertaking intensifies in the upcoming season as he shifts his focus to a more pressing issue that impacts many people.

In the inaugural season of “The Rehearsal,” Fielder assisted a man in confronting his trivia team about a long-held lie regarding his academic credentials. To facilitate this confession, Fielder meticulously recreated a Brooklyn bar and enlisted actors to portray the man’s friends. The season took an unexpected turn when a subject withdrew from a parenting simulation, prompting Fielder to take on the role of a father within an elaborate ruse that included moving in with a stranger to raise a fabricated child.

Nathan Fielder, recognized for his previous shows “Nathan for You” and “The Curse,” serves as the star, writer, director, and executive producer of “The Rehearsal.” Other executive producers include Eric Notarnicola, Dave Paige, and Christie Smith, along with Dan McManus from Rise Management. Additionally, Kris Eber and Carrie Kemper hold co-executive producer roles, and Adam Locke-Norton is credited as a producer. Notarnicola, Kemper, and Locke-Norton are also part of the writing team.

Fans can catch a glimpse of the new season through the teaser and will have the opportunity to view a first-look image released by the network as the premiere date approaches.