Boots Riley Says “Nope” To ‘I’m a Virgo’ Season 2, Jokes: “I Think We Watch TV Too Much”
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- Boots Riley told ScreenRant he will not produce a second season of the Prime Video series “I’m a Virgo,” saying “nope” and joking it would exist only in viewers’ imaginations.
- Boots Riley explained that roughly 40% of the original script for “I’m a Virgo” was cut, including a full penultimate episode and an additional 20‑minute segment, leaving the story incomplete.
- Boots Riley said the first season’s budget constraints would have been eased if collaborator LaKeith Stanfield could appear, but Stanfield was occupied filming Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” (2023).
- I’m a Virgo aired seven episodes on Prime Video in 2023, starring Jharrel Jerome as Cootie and featuring a large supporting cast including Olivia Washington, Brett Gray, Kara Young, Allius Barnes, and guest stars such as Walton Goggins and Danny Glover.
Why it matters: Prime Video forfeits a potential second season that could have kept viewers engaged, while Riley preserves his artistic integrity; the 40% script cut highlights budget limits that now curb the show’s revenue and cultural impact.
