David Farnor | On 05, Aug 2021

Diary of a Future President is back on Disney+ this September and a new trailer gives us a first look at Season 2.

The scripted series, executive produced by Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) , follows the adventures of Elena Cañero-Reed as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school on her journey to become the future president of the United States.

The show is created by Ilana Peña (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin, with Peña and Heisler serving as co-showrunners. It stars Tess Romero (Blind Spot) as Elena, alongside Charlie Bushnell, Selenis Leyva (Orange Is the New Black) and Michael Weaver (Here and Now). Rodriguez will return as adult Elena, the future president of the United States, in a recurring guest starring role.

All 10 episodes of Season 2 will arrive at once on Disney+ on Wednesday 18th August. Here’s the trailer:

 

Disney+ renews Diary of a Future President for Season 2

2nd June 2020

Disney+ has renewed Diary of a Future President for a second season.

The scripted series, executive produced by Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) , follows the adventures of Elena Cañero-Reed as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school on her journey to become the future president of the United States.

The show is created by Ilana Peña (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin, with Peña and Heisler serving as co-showrunners. It stars Tess Romero (Blind Spot) as Elena, alongside Charlie Bushnell, Selenis Leyva (Orange Is the New Black) and Michael Weaver (Here and Now). Rodriguez will return as adult Elena, the future president of the United States, in a recurring guest starring role.

“Optimistic, heartfelt stories that inspire are fundamental to our content and creator Ilana Peña’s series delivers on these attributes in spades,” says Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. “Families around the world have fallen in love with Elena and the Cañero-Reed family and we are thrilled to bring Elena’s often hilarious and always meaningful journey through adolescence back for another season. It has been wonderful to partner with the extraordinary Gina Rodriguez to champion specific, diverse points-of-view and we look forward to seeing even more of President Cañero-Reed in this next chapter.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Disney+ on a series that showcases strong women both in front of, and behind the camera. They’ve been incredible champions of the show from day one,” adds David Stapf, president, CBS Television Studios. “Gina’s ability to shepherd projects with new and diverse voices, combined with Ilana’s effortless blend of comedy and drama with humor and sensitivity bring this wonderful coming-of-age story to life.”

Season 2 will comprise 10 episodes.

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