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Golden Globe Winning Series “Enlightened” Kicks Off its Second Season January 13

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  • December 12, 2012

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From HBO’s press release:

At the conclusion of season one of ENLIGHTENED, Amy Jellicoe finally presented her research on Abaddonn Industries’ misconduct to the company, only to be laughed out of the room. Undeterred, she became more determined to bring down this bastion of corporate greed and corruption.

A unique blend of comedy and drama, the HBO series ENLIGHTENED kicks off its eight-episode second season SUNDAY, JAN. 13 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, immediately following the season premiere of the Emmy®-winning comedy series “Girls.” Golden Globe winner Laura Dern (Oscar® nominee for “Rambling Rose”) stars as Amy in the series, which she co-created and executive produces along with Mike White (“Year of the Dog”), who also co-stars, writes and directs. Scott Stephens also executive produces.

Season one of ENLIGHTENED told the story of self-destructive corporate executive Amy Jellicoe (Dern), who had a spiritual awakening after a career-destroying meltdown. Though determined to live a more enlightened existence, her new outlook only wreaked more havoc, both at home and at work.

In season two, Amy redoubles her efforts to gather evidence against Abaddonn with the support of Tyler (White), her meek IT ally, and enlists journalist Jeff Flender in her cause. Meanwhile, Amy’s ex, Levi, continues to struggle with rehab, and it remains to be seen if he will embrace recovery and return as the man she always wanted him to be.

Other returning cast members include Luke Wilson (“Old School”) as Levi and Diane Ladd (Oscar® nominee for “Rambling Rose,” “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Wild at Heart”), Dern’s real-life mother, as Amy’s disapproving mother Helen. Also returning are Sarah Burns (“I Love You, Man”) as Krista, the former assistant who has taken Amy’s old job, and Timm Sharp (“‘Til Death”) as Amy’s sleazy boss, Dougie.

Guest stars on the second season include Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) as journalist Jeff Flender; Michaela Watkins (“The Back-Up Plan”) as snooty colleague Janis; Amy Hill (“50 First Dates”) as Judy, the no-nonsense HR rep who won’t give Amy a break; and Molly Shannon (“Saturday Night Live”) as the executive assistant to Abaddonn’s CEO.

Mike White wrote all eight episodes of the second season of ENLIGHTENED and directed four, with Nicole Holofcener, Todd Haynes, James Bobin and David Michod each directing one episode.

Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!