Will there be a second season of Tell Me a Story?

Season 2 of CBS All Access' psychological thriller series Tell Me A Story was picked up on December 17, 2018.[1] The season premiered on Thursday, December 5, 2019, and concluded on February 6, 2020.

On May 11, 2020, the network announced that the series was cancelled and would not be returning for a third season. However, The CW acquired rights to air both seasons.[2]

Synopsis

Tell Me A Story takes the world’s most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller. The second season of this serialized drama interweaves “Beauty And The Beast,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella” - like you’ve never seen them before. At the core of this new chapter are the Pruitt family, who navigate love, loss, romance and terror against the iconic background of Music City – Nashville, Tennessee.[3]

Press Release

CBS ALL ACCESS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER “TELL ME A STORY” RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO THURSDAY, DEC. 5

New Episodes of "Tell Me a Story" Will Be Released Weekly on Thursdays Exclusively for CBS All Access Subscribers

Sept. 24, 2019 – And they all lived happily ever after… or did they? CBS All Access, CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced that season two of its psychological thriller TELL ME A STORY premieres on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Created by Kevin Williamson, TELL ME A STORY takes the world’s most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller. Exploring an entirely new set of fairy tales and characters, the 10-episode second season will feature the stories of three legendary princesses – "Beauty and the Beast," "Sleeping Beauty" and "Cinderella" – like you’ve never seen them before. We’ll meet the Pruitt family as they navigate love, loss, romance and terror against the iconic backdrop of Music City – Nashville, Tenn.

Filmed on location in Nashville, season two stars Paul Wesley ("The Vampire Diaries") as Tucker Reed, Carrie-Anne Moss ("The Matrix," "Jessica Jones") as Rebecca Pruitt, Odette Annable ("House," "Supergirl") as Maddie Pruitt, Eka Darville ("Jessica Jones") as Beau Morris, Matt Lauria ("Kingdom," "Friday Night Lights") as Jackson Pruitt, Natalie Alyn Lind ("The Gifted," "The Goldbergs") as Ashley Rose Pruitt, and Ashley Madekwe ("Salem," "Revenge") as Simone Garland. In addition, Danielle Campbell ("The Originals") returns to TELL ME A STORY this season in a recurring role, as Olivia Moon. Garcelle Beauvais ("Spider-Man Homecoming") as Veronica Garland, Caleb Castille ("Wu Tang: An American Saga") as Ron, and Christopher Meyer ("The Affair") as Derek round out the cast with recurring roles.

From Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment, TELL ME A STORY is written and executive-produced by Kevin Williamson alongside Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor and Michael Lohmann.

Season One of TELL ME A STORY is currently available to binge on CBS All Access.[3]

Cast

Episodes

#	Image	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Airdate
1		The Curse	Kevin Williamson & Mary Leah Sutton	Jeff T. Thomas	December 5, 2019
Rising country music star Ashley Rose Pruitt celebrates the launch of her debut album but a tragic event threatens to derail it all. Under the disapproving eye of his mother, Rebecca Pruitt, troubled musician Jackson Pruitt tries to break old habits when an intriguing stranger enters his life. Meanwhile, Maddie Pruitt attempts to hold her family together amidst a growing disconnect with her fiancée Tucker, a struggling novelist.
2		Writer's Block	Steve Stringer	Solvan 'Slick' Naim	December 12, 2019
Ashley struggles to adjust to her new reality but finds a moment of solace with Beau, who has his own burdens to bear. Maddie starts to second guess her upcoming wedding to Tucker as his distant behavior continues. Simone attends her estranged father's funeral and learns her stepmother, Veronica, may be more evil than she thought.
3		Family Business	Sylvia L. Jones	Anne Hamilton	December 19, 2019
An anonymous delivery sends Ashley into a dark tailspin as Rebecca, Beau and the Nashville Police search for answers. Meanwhile, Jackson and Simone's deeply-rooted family troubles bring them closer together. Tucker continues to hold a terrified Olivia hostage while concealing his secret from Maddie.
4		Number One Fan	Hollie Overton	David Grossman	December 26, 2019
Ashley is inspired to make music again while others begin to notice her blossoming connection with Beau. Simone enlists Jackson's help as she seeks the truth behind her father's trust and Veronica's scheming. Olivia questions Tucker about his motives, ultimately resurfacing painful memories for both of them. Meanwhile, Susie's late night out with Kyle may prove to be more problematic than she thought.
5		New Pages	Treena Hancock & Melissa R. Byer	Jeff T. Thomas	January 2, 2020
Ashley's instincts tell her she's not out of danger yet and Beau takes action to make her feel safe. Simone and Jackson attend an elegant ball to confront Veronica. Meanwhile, Tucker feels his relationship with Maddie is back on track while she has her doubts. Olivia begins to understand her captor.
6		Lost and Found	Mark Hudis	Millicent Shelton	January 9, 2020
Beau is determined to track down Ashley's assailant after the shootout. Jackson confronts Veronica about Simone's disappearance and gets help from an unlikely ally. Olivia makes her escape with Tucker in pursuit, while Maddie seeks some motherly advice from Rebecca about her fiancé.
7		Thorns and All	Mary Leah Sutton	Jeff T. Thomas	January 16, 2020
Simone's guilt and fear of her step-family hinder her relationship with Jackson, causing him to spiral. A doctor's appointment yields good news for Ashley and Rebecca, and the Nashville PD continue their investigation. Meanwhile, the tables have turned as Olivia interrogates a captive Tucker, forcing him to reckon with his past and present.
8		Sweet Dreams	Brian Millikin	Kevin Tancharoen	January 23, 2020
Both heartbroken, Jackson and Maddie find solace and clarity with each other. Ashley is determined to return to the stage, but Rebecca and Beau are worried about potential risks. Simone and Veronica reconcile and make an effort at being a family. Meanwhile, Olivia’s scheming continues and Tucker has some troubling dreams.
9		Favorite Son	Treena Hancock & Melissa R. Byer	Jeff T. Thomas	January 30, 2020
Ashley faces mounting pressure to cancel her upcoming concert after Beau is targeted in a hit-and-run accident. Jackson takes a step forward in getting sober and making amends with Rebecca. The Nashville police question Veronica about Clay Calloway's death while Simone and Maddie separately search for answers.
10		Ever After	Mark Hudis and Michael Peterson	Jeff T. Thomas	February 6, 2020
Tucker and Maddie frantically try to escape Olivia’s clutches, resorting to desperate measures. Simone grows more suspicious of her step-brother but doesn’t want to further involve Jackson. Ashley, Rebecca, and Beau, back on the Force, prepare for her comeback concert, while a vindictive Taylor sets her final plan in motion.

Featured Fairy tales

• Beauty and the Beast
• Sleeping Beauty
• Cinderella

Trivia

• Season 2 was originally set to have an entirely new cast, but Kevin Williamson ended up reaching out to Danielle Campbell and Paul Wesley and asked them to come back.
  • The season was also going to connect to Season 1 until the idea was scrapped.
• Natalie Alyn Lind’s first streaming show.
• Odette Annable originally auditioned for the role of Simone, before landing the part of Maddie.
• Simone Garland was supposed to be brought into the Pruitt family more and earlier in the season, but it was not possible due to time constraints.[4]
• The spinning wheel was meant to be part of the Sleeping Beauty storyline but was cut and reduced to a prop in the basement.
• For the Cinderella storyline, the writers wanted to do the carriage with a recurring midnight event where something would always happen at midnight between Simone and Jackson and she would have to leave.[4]
• Should the series be renewed for a third season, Kevin Williamson has tentative plans to adapt "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Rapunzel." [4]

Production

• Filming began on July 1, 2019,[5] and wrapped on December 18, 2019.[6]
• On June 12, 2019, Paul Wesley was confirmed to be returning in a starring role, playing a new character.[7]
• On June 27, 2019, Matt Lauria, Eka Darville, Ashley Madekwe, Odette Annable and Natalie Alyn Lind were all cast in starring roles.[8]
• On July 10, 2019, Danielle Campbell was confirmed to be returning in a starring role, playing a new character. Carrie-Anne Moss was also cast in a starring role.[9]
• On July 22, 2019, Phillip Rhys was cast in a recurring role.[10]
• On August 15, 2019, Caleb Castille and Christopher Meyer were cast in recurring roles.[11]
• On August 28, 2019, Garcelle Beauvais was cast in a recurring role.[12]
• On November 26, 2019, Audrey Corsa was cast in a recurring role.[13]
• The series was cancelled on May 11, 2020. However, The CW acquired rights to air both seasons.[2]

Multimedia

Tell Me A Story Season 2 Opening Credits

Tell Me A Story - Season 2 Official Trailer

Paul Wesley Teases Character’s ‘Dark Side’ in ‘Tell Me a Story’ Season 2

Tell Me A Story Stars Play Ball

Kevin Williamson - TELL ME A STORY New York Comic Con Interview

Paul Wesley & Danielle Campbell - TELL ME A STORY New York Comic Con Interview

Natalie Alyn Lind & Eka Darville - TELL ME A STORY New York Comic Con Interview

Carrie-Anne Moss & Odette Annable - TELL ME A STORY New York Comic Con Interview

Paul Wesley and Danielle Campbell Talk Reuniting for Tell Me A Story Season 2

"Tell Me A Story" Star Paul Wesley Talks Season Two

Tell Me A Story Season 2 - All About The New Twists And Turns

"Tell Me a Story" Season Two Reimagines Legendary Princesses

Tell Me A Story Cast Plays Guess That Fairy Tale Character

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