In Amandaland season 2, the queen of SoHa is “as delusional about herself as ever”, teased star Lucy Punch.
Amanda is “still juggling teenagers, her online Senuous brand and her “co-lab” working at Kitchen’s Bathrooms and Kitchens”, but she’s also got her eye on a big house in the area that has just come up for sale.
“Desperate to own it, she turns to her mother – only to discover that getting Felicity on board financially comes at a price,” reads the official synopsis.
“Her mum may seem evergreen, but is definitely starting to show signs of ageing so maybe living alone is no longer an option…”
Yes, season 2 continues to be a humbling affair for the real star of Motherland – but she’s determined not to show it.
“Her change in circumstances has made her realise, finally, that she’s no better than anyone else,” added Punch.
“In Motherland, her superiority was her ugliest trait. Nevertheless, her giant ego and status anxiety remains, so she still wants everyone to think she’s the best!
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But what else is in store in season 2? And who will be joining Amanda for the ride?
Find a full rundown of the main Amandaland season 2 cast below.
Amandaland cast
- Lucy Punch as Amanda
- Joanna Lumley as Felicity
- Philippa Dunne as Anne
- Samuel Anderson as Mal
- Rochenda Sandall as Fi
- Siobhan McSweeney as Della
- Ekow Quartey as JJ
- Harriet Webb as Abs
- Pam Ferris as Elspeth
- Miley Locke and Alexander Shaw as Georgie and Manus
- Jack Veal as Darius
For more information on the characters and where you’ve seen the actors who play them before, read on.
Lucy Punch plays Amanda
Who is Amanda? Following the events of Motherland, which saw Amanda’s marriage break down, she’s since moved from Chiswick to a flat in South Harlesdon and is trying to rebuild her life.
“Amanda is still in SoHa, she’s more settled now but still doing everything she can elevate to her social standing and circumstances,” said Punch. She also teased “some fantastically funny new characters, and more hilarious storylines with the ones we already know and love”.
What else has Lucy Punch been in? You might have watched her in Bloods, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Ben and Kate, Into the Woods, Bad Teacher and Ella Enchanted.
Joanna Lumley plays Felicity
Who is Felicity? Amanda’s catty mother.
“I think it’s slightly scratchy, but underneath, it’s very tender,” said Lumley of the relationship between Felicity and her daughter.
“They do adore each other even though they exasperate one another.”
Lumley also said that Felicity’s “selfish, snide character is tempered by being rather ridiculous and strangely spot-on in some of her observations”.
What else has Joanna Lumley been in? She’s best known for Absolutely Fabulous and The New Avengers. You might also have watched Lumley in Fool Me Once and Finding Alice.
Philippa Dunne plays Anne
Who is Anne? Amanda’s long-suffering “friend” and biggest cheerleader.
“Anne is of course still in SoHa juggling her high-powered job while raising her kids, attending all of Darius’s soccer matches with the other parents, volunteering for activities in Darius’s school while also being at the constant beck and call of her best pal Amanda,” said Dunne.
What else has Philippa Dunne been in? You might have watched her in The Woman in the Wall, Derry Girls and This Is Going to Hurt.
Samuel Anderson plays Mal
Who is Mal? A landscaper who lives below Amanda, which is exactly how it should be (her words, not ours). He has a teenage son with his ex-wife, who is now in another relationship. Could there be romance brewing between Mal and Amanda?
What else has Samuel Anderson been in? His credits include Gavin & Stacey, Emmerdale, The History Boys, Another Life, Trollied, Witless and Doctor Who.
Rochenda Sandall plays Fi
Who is Fi? With her wife working elsewhere, “Fi starts to find her calling as a professional dog walker”.
What else has Rochenda Sandall been in? Her credits include Line of Duty, The Rig, Doctor Who, Criminal: UK, Small Axe and Hijack.
Siobhan McSweeney plays Della
Who is Della? An acclaimed chef who is married to Fi. In season 2, she’s gone off to work on a cruise.
What else has Siobhan McSweeney been in? You might have watched her in Derry Girls, The Fall, Holding, Extraordinary, and The Lovers. She also hosts The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Ekow Quartey plays JJ
Who is JJ? He’s in a relationship with Mal’s ex-wife, which was awkward at first. But over time, a rather sweet bromance has developed.
What else has Ekow Quartey been in? He has appeared in Becoming Elizabeth and This Way Up, among others.
Harriet Webb plays Abs
Who is Abs? “Mal’s no-nonsense ex and JJ’s wife.”
“Mal and Abs clearly seemed to have tried to take on too much when they were too young,” explained Anderson. “But they seem to have pretty much put most of their regrets and mistakes behind them, though some things kind of float past the surface occasionally.
“They both love and care for each other and Ned and don’t use parenthood as a weapon against each other. I think their future will be brighter than their past and a beautiful friendship is on the cards for them.”
What else has Harriet Webb been in? She’s best known for Big Boys and Mr Bigstuff. You might also have watched her in Wreck, The Tower and Sandylands.
Pam Ferris plays Elspeth
Who is Elspeth? “A frail neighbour with a very desirable house, who Amanda is quick to befriend.”
What else has Pam Ferris been in? Her extensive CV includes Matilda, Harry Potter, Call the Midwife, Rosemary and Thyme, The Darling Buds of May and Where the Heart Is.
Additional cast includes:
- Amanda’s children Georgie and Manus are played by Miley Locke (There She Goes) and Alexander Shaw (Odd Squad).
- Anne’s son Darius is played by Jack Veal (Loki).
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