Paradise Season 2 Premiere Script 'Graceland' Released
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- Paradise returned for a second season after earning four Emmy nominations last year, including Outstanding Drama Series.
- The 'Graceland' script for the season‑2 premiere was co‑written by Dan Fogelman and debut writer Eric Wen, who also contributed a foreword.
- Annie (played by Shailene Woodley) is a former medical student turned Graceland tour guide who survives the apocalypse alone with security guard Gayle (Angel Laketa Moore) before meeting a new crew led by Link (Thomas Doherty).
- Eric Wen disclosed that he spent days researching Elvis Presley and Graceland and used the song “Are You Lonesome Tonight” as a thematic anchor for exploring loneliness in the pandemic‑like apocalypse.
- Deadline published the full script and Wen’s introductory note for readers to view online.
Why it matters: Fans of Paradise gain a fresh narrative centered on Annie’s survival in Graceland, while the series strengthens its Emmy bid by showcasing bold storytelling and a high‑profile cast addition.
