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.

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.