Meet The Cast & Characters Of Paradise Season 2

Discover the new and returning actors of Paradise Season 2, including Sterling K. Brown, Shailene Woodley, Sarah Shahi, and Julianne Nicholson

It started with a shocking murder, turning the serene community of Paradise on its head. Kicking off a high-stakes investigation that uncovered secrets that some hoped would stay hidden. Now, Paradise Season 2 arrives February 23, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.* With that said, there’s never been a better time to get to know the cast and characters shaping Season 2 ahead of the 3-episode premiere, so read on. 

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Meet The Cast Of Paradise Season 2

Returning Cast Members

Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown)

About The Character
A Secret Service agent who is driven by his moral compass and always does the right thing, even at his personal and professional expense. He is a loving father and devoted friend, but he carries with him an air of seriousness, as he grieves the loss of his wife Teri.

Where You’ve Seen Sterling K. Brown Before
Brown is known for his roles in This Is Us (Hulu) and Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.

Samantha Redmond (Julianne Nicholson)

About The Character
Codenamed “Sinatra,” she is a steadfast leader and the creator of Paradise. People look to her for direction because of her calm, but commanding presence. She cares deeply for her family, but the warmth she showed earlier in life is gone after the death of her son.

Where You’ve Seen Julianne Nicholson Before
Nicholson appears in The Amateur (Hulu).

President Cal Bradford (Guest Star James Marsden)

About The Character
The quick-witted and charismatic President of the United States. He thinks of himself as a Maverick, presenting as affable and relatable with his youthful energy and Southern charm. Belying the fact that he’s one of the wealthiest men in the world. His drinking teeters the line of playful lush and alcoholism.

Where You’ve Seen James Marsden Before
Marsden is known for roles in Enchanted, X-Men, and 27 Dresses.

Dr. Gabriela Torabi (Sarah Shahi)

About The Character
A world class therapist and grief counselor. Along with her powerful intellect and sense of compassion, she can also be lighthearted and playful. She is driven by what’s best for the bunker and its residents.

Where You’ve Seen Sarah Shahi Before
Shahi appeared in The Rookie (Hulu).

Agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall)

About The Character
A lead secret service agent to the President. Protective of the people she cares about and driven by a strict sense of justice.

Where You’ve Seen Krys Marshall Before
Marshall appeared in This Is Us (Hulu)

Presley Collins (Aliyah Mastin)

About The Character
Xavier’s sharp-witted teenage daughter. Mature beyond her years, she does the job of caring for her dad and younger brother without losing her dry sense of humor.

Where You’ve Seen Aliyah Mastin Before
Mastin had a breakout role in Paradise season 1.

James Collins (Percy Daggs IV)

About The Character
Xavier’s son and the younger brother of Presley. A bit of a bookworm and somewhat timid, he tries his best to be brave and face his fears.

Agent Jane Driscoll (Nicole Brydon Bloom)

About The Character
Secret Service agent on Xavier’s team. Her youthful girl-next-door demeanor disguises the traits that make her an effective agent.

Where You’ve Seen Nicole Brydon Bloom Before
Bloom appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Hulu) and We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)

Jeremy Bradford (Charlie Evans)

About The Character
The President’s teenage son. Soulful with just a hint of emo, but at the age where he’s starting to see how the world works and wants to stand up for what he believes in.

Where You’ve Seen Charlie Evans Before
Evans appeared in Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (Hulu).

Teri Collins (Enuka Okuma)

About The Character
Warm, strong, and brilliant, Teri was the heart of the Collins family before the events of The Day.

Agent Billy Pace (Guest Star Jon Beavers)

About The Character
Secret Service agent on Xavier’s team. He has a candid, dry sense of humor. Despite his rough edges, Billy finds family in the bunker with Xavier and his children.

New Cast Members

Annie (Guest Star Shailene Woodley)

About The Character
Tough, smart, and tenacious, a med school dropout that adapts to whatever life throws her way.

Where You’ve Seen Shailene Woodley Before
Seen in The Fault in Our Stars, The Secret Life of the American Teenager (Hulu).

Link (Guest Star Thomas Doherty)

About The Character
Tough and charming. He’s the leader of a group of survivors who is careful about what he reveals to others.

Where You’ve Seen Thomas Doherty Before
Seen in The Invitation (Hulu), Descendants 2, Descendants 3, Tell Me Lies (Hulu), and Gossip Girl (HBO Max).

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