Dark Matter, Apple TV+’s thrilling sci-fi series, is set to return for a season 2, with filming slated to begin in Chicago this February. According to sources, production will likely extend through late spring or early summer of 2025. The show, starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, has already captured the imagination of fans worldwide with its mind-bending narrative, and the Chicago-based production promises to add even more depth and intensity to the franchise’s unfolding story.
Chicago as a Sci-Fi Landscape in Season 1 of Dark Matter
The first season of Dark Matter premiered globally on Apple TV+ in May 2024, receiving praise for its compelling blend of emotional storytelling and thrilling alternate-reality themes. Filmed across several iconic Chicago locations, including Montrose Harbor and Downtown Chicago, the show has made the Windy City an integral part of its universe. Fans of the series will remember the standout blizzard scene shot at Montrose Harbor, which was one of the most talked-about sequences of the season.
Based on the bestselling novel by Blake Crouch, the show follows Jason Dessen, a physicist abducted into an alternate reality where his life has taken a dramatically different path. As Jason attempts to navigate a multiverse of possible lives, he must confront the ultimate foe—an alternate version of himself—while desperately trying to return to his true family.
Dark Matter Season 2 Returning Cast and Creative Team
Season Two will once again see Joel Edgerton in the lead role of Jason Dessen, with Jennifer Connelly co-starring. They are joined by Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and Dayo Okeniyi. The show’s creator, Blake Crouch, continues his involvement as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Edgerton, in addition to his on-screen role, also serves as an executive producer.
With the success of the first season, fans can expect more of the show’s signature reality-bending narrative, intense emotional stakes, and impressive visual storytelling when it returns to screens, especially after that killer finale. The production will be overseen by Sony Pictures Television in association with Matt Tolmach Productions, with Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl also returning as executive producers.
What to Expect from Season Two of Dark Matter?
While details about the plot of Season Two remain under wraps, the show’s labyrinthine exploration of alternate realities is expected to expand. As Jason Dessen continues his search for a way back to his original life, fans can anticipate deeper dives into the moral and emotional challenges of the multiverse, as well as the dramatic confrontations that made the first season so captivating.
The return of Dark Matter for another round of Chicago-based filming further solidifies the city’s growing status as a hub for high-profile television production. In recent years, Chicago has hosted numerous notable TV series and films, from network dramas like Chicago P.D. to high-profile streaming projects such as Dark Matter. The city’s diverse architecture and neighborhoods make it an ideal setting for productions with varied storylines and visual aesthetics.
With filming for Dark Matter scheduled to start in February, the Chicago production scene is set to remain vibrant in 2024, and fans of the series can look forward to plenty of exciting updates as filming progresses.
