Paramount+ Orders More School Spirits

Paramount+ has ordered a second season of its YA series School Spirits, produced by Awesomeness Studios.

Season one centered on a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance. As she adjusts to high school purgatory and gets closer to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies come out.

The series stars Peyton List (Cobra Kai, Bunk’d), Kristian Ventura (Reboot, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent), Spencer MacPherson (Reign, Degrassi: Next Class), Kiara Pichardo (The Society, Mother/Android), Sarah Yarkin (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Happy Death Day 2U), Nick Pugliese (13 Reasons Why, Dramarama), Rainbow Wedell (The Wilds, The Bureau of Magical Things), Milo Manheim (Zombies 3, Prom Pact).

Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars, Bridgerton) serves as showrunner and executive producer of School Spirits, along with creators and executive producers Nate Trinrud and Megan Trinrud, who wrote the pilot. Max Winkler (Cruel Summer, Flower, Jungleland) directed and executive produced the first two episodes. List also serves as a producer on the series.

Season two will go into production in 2024 and premiere at a later date exclusively on Paramount+.

“School Spirits has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, engaging characters and the enigmatic world of high school life, and we are thrilled to bring a second season to this loyal fan base across Paramount+,” said Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, executive VPs and co-heads of live-action series and films at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness. “Maddie’s quest to unravel the truth behind her mysterious disappearance has resonated with viewers, and we can’t wait to continue this thrilling journey with them.”

“School Spirits developed such a passionate and engaged fan base over the course of its first season, marking one of our most popular new young adult series to date,” added Domenic DiMeglio, chief marketing officer and head of data at Paramount Streaming. “The creative minds behind the series—showrunner Oliver Goldstick and creators Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud—and the extremely talented cast brought audiences a fresh take on high school – both in the present and in the after-life—and we can’t wait to see what happens next at Split River High.”