‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Star Lena Hall Talks Season 2 Growth, New Music & Channeling Real-Life Grief Into Ali Cooper

Why it matters: Apple TV’s season 2 premieres early 2026 with Hall’s return, expected to boost viewership among her theater fans.
- Lena Hall returns as Ali Cooper in season 2 of Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors, expanding the drama’s focus on wealth and identity (per main article).
- Apple TV is using Hall’s comeback to deepen character dynamics and attract both drama fans and theater audiences (per main article).
- Rolling Stone reports that musician Labrinth is not involved in the new season of HBO’s Euphoria, highlighting a change in the series’ musical direction.
Tony‑Award winner Lena Hall is back as Ali Cooper for season 2 of Apple TV’s YourFriends & Neighbors, deepening the show’s look at wealth, identity and fragile relationships. Meanwhile, Rolling Stone notes that Labrinth won’t be returning for Euphoria’s new season, underscoring shifting creative line‑ups in high‑profile series.


