NBC's "The Hunting Party" Season 2 Welcomes Notable Guest Stars

NBC's crime drama series "The Hunting Party" is set to feature a diverse lineup of guest stars in its second season, including Piper Perabo, Kevin McHale, John Corbett, and ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham. The series stars Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, a former FBI profiler tasked with tracking down dangerous serial killers who have escaped from a secret government prison known as "The Pit."

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Piper Perabo will appear in Episode 209, scheduled for April 9, portraying Colette Akins, a woman whose exposure to chemicals from her family's mortuary business has led her to develop auditory psychosis and become a serial killer. In Episode 211, airing on April 23, Kevin McHale will play Dylan Myles, a struggling ventriloquist who resorts to violence against hecklers. Dunham will also feature in this episode as Jeff Dudley, a successful ventriloquist who becomes Myles' target. The season finale on May 7 will see John Corbett as Xander Wax, a serial poisoner whose unpredictable methods intrigue Colonel Lazarus, a character central to the series' overarching narrative.

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"The Hunting Party" is created by JJ Bailey, who serves as co-showrunner alongside Jake Coburn. The executive production team includes Thor Freudenthal as director and executive producer, with Michael Jones Morales also contributing as writer and executive producer. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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The casting of these guest stars has generated excitement among fans and industry insiders alike, as they bring a mix of talent and unique character portrayals to the series. The production team has expressed confidence that these additions will enhance the narrative depth and entertainment value of the show.

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While the series has garnered interest, some critics have raised concerns about the portrayal of serial killers and the potential glamorization of violent behavior. This perspective highlights the ongoing debate regarding the impact of crime dramas on public perception and societal norms.

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As "The Hunting Party" progresses through its second season, viewers can anticipate further developments in the storylines of both the main cast and guest stars. The upcoming episodes promise to delve deeper into the characters' backgrounds and motivations, particularly as they confront the challenges posed by escaped inmates from The Pit.

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• “As a result of her exposure to chemicals, Colette developed auditory psychosis that led her to become a serial killer.” — Variety

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• “a struggling ventriloquist who never learned how to deal with hecklers – other than killing them. Now back out of The Pit, and armed with his beloved Figures, Dylan is out for revenge and to leave a permanent mark on the comedy world.” — Variety

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• “a serial poisoner with unpredictable patterns and nontraditional methods. He’s also caught the particular interest of Colonel Lazarus and will push our team to discover the inner workings of her mysterious plans.” — Variety

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