Filming Begins on Season Two of The Lodge for Disney EMEA

LONDON: Production has begun in Northern Ireland on the upcoming season of the musical drama series The Lodge, which Disney Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) commissioned for a sophomore run.

The 15×22-minute second season will feature 11 brand-new original songs, including three musical numbers that will be available online. The series tells the story of Skye, who moves from the city to start a new life. Season two will see Skye and the rest of the gang take on fresh challenges and attempt to solve a new mystery. The Lodge will once again be supported with bespoke digital content that continues the characters’ stories online.

The Lodge became the highest rated series debut on Disney Channel UK in the last four years, and accompanying digital content has already received more than 14 million views. The show has performed well in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, with other EMEA premieres scheduled for later in 2017.

Returning cast includes British actors Sophie Simnett, Jade Alleyne, Thomas Doherty, Luke Newton, Jayden Revri, Joshua Sinclair-Evans, Bethan Wright, Martin Anzor, Marcus Garvey, Tom Hudson and Dan Richardson. Mia Jenkins joins the cast as a new series regular.

David Levine, the VP of programming, production and strategic development at Disney Channels EMEA and general manager of Disney Channels UK & Ireland, commented, “It’s been great to see our audience embracing The Lodge, both on-air where it became the best-rated series debut in four years in the U.K., and online, where videos from the series have attracted almost 2 million views to date. For season two we want to continue to deliver a show with relatable characters and authentic stories, told both on our linear channels and digitally. I’m confident that we’re back even bigger, bolder and more exciting than before.”

Steven Andrew, executive producer on The Lodge, added, “We are thrilled to be back in Northern Ireland making season two of The Lodge for Disney. We have a fabulous cast, a terrific local crew led by producer Ray Lau and definitely one of the most beautiful settings for any children’s drama. This year expect mystery, romance, action and adventure. Find out if there really is gold at the North Star Lodge, and just who did Skye end up picking, Sean or Ben?”

The series is produced by Zodiak Kids Studios, and Disney EMEA commissioned the series with investment from Northern Ireland Screen.