Pluribus: Season 2 Filming Begins October 31 in NM

Published on October 21, 2026 03:59 UTC · Updated on October 21, 2026 10:26 UTC

Season 2 of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus begins filming on October 31 in Albuquerque; Emmy winner Rhea Seehorn confirms her return to the sci-fi set.

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Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka in Apple TV series Pluribus — Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka in Pluribus Season 1 · Photo: Courtesy of Apple TV+

Production on the second season of Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's acclaimed sci-fi series on Apple TV, is slated to commence on October 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to recent updates from Production List. While Apple has yet to issue a formal studio press release, the production window directly aligns with recent public statements from series lead and Emmy winner Rhea Seehorn (Carol Sturka), who indicated she was departing "very soon" to report back to set.

Filming kicks off in Albuquerque on Halloween

According to production listings, cameras will roll on October 31 — fittingly falling on Halloween. Returning to Albuquerque preserves Gilligan's signature visual canvas, which previously anchored the iconography of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul across more than a decade of television history.

The desert backdrop of New Mexico functions almost as an active character in Gilligan's oeuvre, lending a distinct, arid texture to Pluribus' grounded speculative premise. Sustained production also bolsters Albuquerque's standing as one of the most vibrant film and television hubs outside southern California.

What Rhea Seehorn revealed about Season 2

Speaking on the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala in mid-October, Seehorn shared unbridled excitement regarding her imminent reunion with the creative ensemble:

"I am leaving very soon to go shoot season two. [Cast and crew] are my family — my second family away from home. To be around Vince again and dive into the work... His scripts are always the hardest thing I've ever done and the best thing I've ever done. I have script one [of Pluribus Season 2]. It's the only thing I have, and it's crazy. It is absolutely crazy."

— Rhea Seehorn, to Deadline
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The announcement represents a welcome turning point for fans. Prior to this, Seehorn acknowledged that Gilligan was taking deliberate time in the writers' room without artificial deadlines, ensuring scripts achieved maximum thematic impact before deploying production resources.

A deliberate pacing endorsed by Apple executives

Apple TV leadership has consistently championed Gilligan's deliberate pacing. In July, head of programming Matt Cherniss reaffirmed their creative backing:

"Vince is remarkably ambitious with the second season and is taking the time necessary to make sure the show meets every expectation. We are seeing drafts come together at a great rhythm, and we couldn't be more excited for its return."

— Matt Cherniss, Head of Programming at Apple TV
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Milestone	Production Details
Filming start date	October 31, 2026
Filming location	Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
Creator / Showrunner	Vince Gilligan
Lead actress	Rhea Seehorn (Carol Sturka)
Season 1 premiere	November 2025
Season 2 release window	TBD (Expected 2027)

Confirmed cast and narrative trajectory

Alongside Seehorn's Emmy-winning central performance, co-stars Karolina Wydra (Zosia) and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) are expected to return. The central premise revolves around an anomalous global event synchronizing humanity into a collective consciousness, leaving Carol as one of the rare immune outsiders wrestling with existential isolation.