Malin Akerman is just as eager as her newfound fans about a possible season two of The Hunting Wives.
While speaking to reporters at the Creative Arts Emmys Saturday with her co-star Brittany Snow, Akerman admitted that “we’re asking the same questions” about whether Netflix will bring back their raunchy Texas show.
“We feel positive from all the feedback that we’ve had from people,” said Akerman, who is presenting with Snow at the Creative Arts Emmys. “But nothing to report yet.”
“We’re feeling hopeful,” added Snow.
Deadline recently reported that Lionsgate is in advanced negotiations with Netflix for a Season 2 renewal of the drama. It dropped July 21 as part of a one-year U.S. licensing deal with Lionsgate, after launching on Stan in Australia, Crave in Canada, OSN in the Middle East and HOT in Israel.
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Originally developed for Starz, The Hunting Wives became a massive hit for Netflix. Launched with little fanfare and with no formal promotional campaign on a Monday, the series turned into a staple on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 for six weeks running, including a stint at No.1 , and also spent its first five weeks in the Global Top 10 despite not being available outside of the U.S.
“We had no idea it was going to hit like this,” Akerman told reporters. “We originally made it for Starz, and so we thought that it would be for an audience that was geared specifically toward an adult theme. We thought people would see it, but when it got sold to Netflix, we actually freaked out a little bit because we knew that a lot more people would see it. And then to have to many eyes on us doing very adult things.”
“I really like that people are passionate about, whether they love it or hate it,” she continued. “At least they have an opinion about it. And I welcome that, because it gets people talking, and it’s something to be proud of.”
To get a Season 2 renewal, the series would have to become a Netflix original, which requires global rights. That is the hurdle Lionsgate has to overcome to secure the pickup, with the studio’s distribution team hard at work to secure those rights from current local buyers.