Summary
CBS has officially renewed its hit daytime soap opera Beyond the Gates for a second season, with filming set to continue in Atlanta starting September 2025. The show, created by Michele Val Jean and produced through the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture in partnership with P&G Studios, has already become a breakout success. It premiered in February 2024 and has quickly built a devoted audience, increasing CBS’s daytime viewership by 48% year-over-year and by 67% across all platforms.
As the first daytime drama to center on Black characters since NBC’s Generations (1989), Beyond the Gates is both groundbreaking and culturally significant. For aspiring actors and crew, Season 2 represents a major opportunity to join one of television’s most talked-about daytime series.
About Beyond the Gates
Set in a wealthy Maryland suburb just outside Washington, D.C., Beyond the Gates explores the lives of the Dupree family, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational Black family often referred to as “Black royalty.” While their lives appear picture-perfect behind the gates of their lush, mansion-filled community, scandals, secrets, and betrayals constantly simmer beneath the surface.
The show mixes classic soap opera drama with fresh perspectives, shining a light on both those who have “made it” and those still striving for success. It’s a layered story of love, ambition, scandal, and community — all framed through a modern, socially relevant lens.
Cast & Creative Team
- Showrunner/Creator: Michele Val Jean
- Producers: Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Anna Saalfeld
- Casting Directors: Kim Coleman, Rob Decina
- Starring Cast (Season 1 & 2):
- Tamara Tunie
- Daphnee Duplaix
- Karla Mosley
- Brandon Claybon
- Timon Kyle Durrett
- Sean Freeman
- Marquita Goings
- Maurice Johnson
- Trisha Mann-Grant
- RhonniRose Mantilla
- Ambyr Michelle
- Colby Muhammad
- Arielle Prepetit
- Clifton Davis
- Lauren Buglioli
- Ben Gavin
- Jibre Hordges
- Jen Jacob
With such an ensemble cast, Season 2 is expected to introduce new recurring roles, day players, and extras, offering wide-ranging casting opportunities.
Production Details
- Status: Renewed, filming begins September 2025
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Network: CBS (airs weekdays 2–3 p.m. ET)
- Production Companies: CBS Studios, NAACP Production Partnership, P&G Studios
- Season Premiere: 2026 (expected midseason launch)
Atlanta’s booming production scene provides ample opportunity for local actors and crew to join, with a strong network of casting offices and extras agencies active in the area.
Industry Buzz
Beyond the Gates premiered to 2.28 million cross-platform viewers in its first week and has continued to grow its audience. By outperforming The Talk in its timeslot, the series has cemented CBS’s dominance in daytime for the 39th consecutive year.
Critics have praised the show for diversity, modern storytelling, and soap opera nostalgia, with many pointing to its cultural significance as the first daytime drama in decades to focus on Black characters and families.
How to Get Cast in Beyond the Gates Season 2
Principal Roles
Casting for lead and recurring roles is handled by Kim Coleman (Black Lightning, Power) and Rob Decina (Blue Bloods, One Life to Live). These roles are typically filled through agencies, but occasionally open casting notices surface for supporting characters.
Day Players & Recurring Guest Roles
Daytime soaps frequently hire actors for lawyers, doctors, business professionals, family members, and community figures. These short-term roles often expand into recurring parts depending on storyline popularity.
Extras & Background Work
With its setting in a high-end gated community, Season 2 will require extras for parties, community events, social gatherings, and upscale backdrops. Local Atlanta extras casting agencies will post calls for these roles.
Crew Opportunities
Production teams will continue to expand for set construction, wardrobe (high fashion and luxury looks), and makeup artists skilled in daytime TV style.
Current Casting Opportunity
CBS Daytime Soap Opera “Beyond The Gates” Open Casting Call
Job Description:
Casting extras to appear in upcoming episodes of the hit CBS daytime soap opera Beyond the Gates. This is a great opportunity for talent in the Atlanta area to be part of a recurring background group in a high-profile production.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in filming on scheduled dates (typically Monday–Friday)
- Commit to 12+ hour workdays during filming
- Follow directions from the production team and maintain professionalism on set
Requirements:
- Local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)
- Open to all ethnicities, ages, and genders
Upscale Country Club Guests/Neighbors (Fashion Forward):
- Ages 21+
- Must submit photos in upscale attire (cocktail dresses, resort wear, elegant styles)
- Flexible schedule required – recurring background group
Fashion-Forward Office Workers (NYC Fashion District Vibes):
- Ages 18+
- Must submit photos in chic, fashion-forward business looks (tailored suits, sleek silhouettes, bold accessories)
- Flexible schedule required – recurring background group
Compensation:
- Paid roles, rates determined by booking
- Payment processed through the Digital Extras Payroll Platform within 2 weeks of filming
Join the Drama Behind the Gates
Season 2 of Beyond the Gates is shaping up to be bigger, bolder, and even more dramatic than its debut. For performers and crew, it’s a chance to work on a history-making CBS series that’s redefining daytime television.
Stay connected with Project Casting to find verified casting calls, extras postings, and crew opportunities for Beyond the Gates Season 2. Step beyond the gates, and into your next big role.
