'The Dry' Reveals New Cast for Season 2 As Filming Begins

The Dry is officially back in production for Season 2. The Irish-based series, starring Roisin Gallagher (The Fall) as recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan, is a dark comedy that streamed in the U.S. on Sundance Now in 2022 and landed eight nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards, including a win for Ciarán Hinds (Belfast) for Supporting Actor in a Drama as Shiv’s father. Element Pictures, best known for BBC 3/Hulu hits Normal People and Conversations with Friends, announced filming has commenced on the highly anticipated second season along with a new set of faces for the new season.

Emma Norton, the executive producer at Element Pictures, said, “We all fell in love with the Sheridan family in season one, and so it’s a huge treat to spend more time in their company. [There’s] a hilarious and heartbreaking arc for this season.” The statement also confirmed that Gallagher returns as Shiv, and Sam Keeley (Kin) will join for the new season as Alex, a barista who could be her new possible love interest. Other significant names joining the new season include Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones) and Thommas Kane Byrne (Derry Girls).

The casting announcement also included a statement from Gallagher. “I am thrilled to be jumping back into Shiv’s shoes once more. It has been a joy to work with the returning cast from series one – and this time, we’ve welcomed some new faces to share the chaotic shenanigans of the Sheridans' life,” she said. “I cannot wait to see where this next chapter takes us; there are so many more hilarious twists and turns on her continuous battle to stay sober.”