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Bruce McCulloch Joins Season Two of Arctic Comedy **North of North**

8/20/2026, 8:12:34 PM

Core Announcement: Guest Role and Premiere Schedule

APTN, CBC and Netflix announced that Canadian actor-comedian Bruce McCulloch will guest star in the second season of the Arctic-set comedy series NORTH OF NORTH. McCulloch will appear as Military Mitch, a first-aid instructor hired for the Ice Cove Community Centre. Season 2 will premiere in Canada on APTN+ on September 1, followed by CBC Gem, CBC TV and APTN TV on September 8. After the Canadian rollout, the series is slated to launch globally on Netflix in the fall of 2026.

Production Background & Creative Team

The series is produced by Red Marrow Media—an Indigenous-owned company based in Iqaluit, Nunavut, co-founded by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald—and Northwood Entertainment. MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril serve as creators, executive producers and writers; both have credits on *Qanurli* and *The Grizzlies*. Miranda de Pencier (known for *Anne with an E* and *Beginners*) is an executive producer for Northwood. Additional executive producers include Mike Goldbach, Garry Campbell, Jessie Gabe and Robin Gurney.

For APTN, Adam Garnet Jones is Director of TV Content and Special Events and Cole Vandale is Executive in charge of Development and Scripted Production. CBC’s senior team includes Sally Catto (General Manager, Entertainment), Trish Williams (Executive Director, Scripted Content), Sandra Picheca (Director of Current Production, Comedy) and Mélanie Lê Phan (Executive in Charge of Production). Netflix’s Canadian content leads are Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury (Directors, Content – Canada). Filming took place in Iqaluit, Nunavut and Toronto.

Cast and Cameo Highlights

Returning star Anna Lambe reprises her role as Siaja. The regular ensemble also features Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Zorga Qaunaq, Bailey Poching, Nutaaq Simmonds and Keira Cooper. Season 2 adds cameo appearances by Indigenous and digital-media creators Ashley Callingbull, Braden Kadlun, Chelazon Leroux, Kairyn Potts, Kayuula Nova, Shina Nova and Scott Wabano.

Timeline and Release Plan

  • September 1 – Season 2 debuts on APTN+ (scheduled).
  • September 8 – Episodes become available on CBC Gem, CBC TV and APTN TV (scheduled).
  • Fall 2026 – Global Netflix launch follows the Canadian premiere (planned).

Data & Statistics

  • Series format: 8 episodes, each 30 minutes (8×30).
  • Guest star: Bruce McCulloch as Military Mitch.
  • Cameo roster: seven prominent content creators featured in Season 2.

Official Statements & Responses

The joint announcement from APTN, CBC and Netflix emphasized that the series blends “twisted humour with heart” while foregrounding Indigenous perspectives. CBC’s mandate to “inform, enlighten and entertain” is cited as a guiding principle for the series’ distribution across English, French and eight Indigenous languages.

Why It Matters / Impact

North of North showcases Arctic life through a comedic lens, offering national and international audiences exposure to Indigenous storytelling and talent. The involvement of an Indigenous-owned production company and a diverse cast aligns with CBC/Radio-Canada’s goal of strengthening Canadian culture and delivering content in multiple Indigenous languages. Bruce McCulloch’s participation bridges mainstream Canadian comedy with emerging Arctic narratives, potentially expanding viewership beyond traditional markets.

What’s Next

Following the Canadian rollout in September, the series will be released worldwide on Netflix in the fall of 2026, extending its reach to a global audience and further amplifying the voices of its Indigenous creators.