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Amazon Prime Video reveals character posters from the highly anticipated Amazon Original Series Homecoming Season 2
A week before the critically acclaimed Amazon Original Series Homecoming returns for its second season, Amazon Prime Video gives a glimpse into all key characters of the show. The new season stars Janelle Monáe, Stephan James, Oscar-winner Chris Cooper and Emmy-winner Joan Cusack, Hong Chau among others. The second season of critically acclaimed International Amazon Original Series Homecoming launches on 22nd May, 2020 across 200 countries and territories exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Janelle Monae
Things can’t seem to be any worse for Jackie as she wakes up on a boat having absolutely no idea how she got there. And here begins her quest to figure out her own identity. Watch the singer-songwriter step into the spotlight as she goes head-to-head with the Geist Group as the suspense series returns on Amazon Prime Video.
Stephan James
With no faith in his own memories, but eager to leave his traumatic war experiences behind him, one can’t wait to see if Walter Cruz will be able to solve the mystery behind the Homecoming Initiative's guileful methods? Get set for a fascinating watch as Stephan James returns to unfold new mysteries in Amazon Prime Video's thriller Amazon Original Series Homecoming Season 2.
Chris Cooper
An eccentric botanist, more at home in his greenhouse than in the boardrooms of the company he created, Leonard Geist's quiet existence is all about to be disturbed. Catch the Oscar-winner playing the role of Leonard Geist, the company’s strange founder, in Amazon Prime Video's gripping thriller Homecoming Season 2.
Joan Cusack
Eccentric, yet so ambitious, Army Officer Francine Bunda does not shy away from unconventional tactics to get what she wants. Get ready to be kept at the edge of your seat as the Emmy winner Joan Cusack carries out/executes the nefarious purposes of Geist Group and the Homecoming Initiative in Amazon Prime Video's acclaimed drama Homecoming Season 2.
View the character posters here: https://www.webcargo.net/l/1B6jKMfZdB/
View the character posters on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFUUMFAoC1/
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/D9NO0dhCSAg
Synopsis:
NEW MYSTERY. Good intentions. Erratic bosses. Mounting paranoia. Unforeseen consequences spiraling out of control.
Homecoming’s co-showrunners and executive producers are Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, who are also the creators of the Gimlet Media podcast upon which the show is based. All episodes of the second season are directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, who also serves as Executive Producer. Homecoming Season stars, Janelle Monáe, Stephan James, Oscar-winner Chris Cooper, Emmy-winner Joan Cusack and Hong Chau among others.
Homecoming Season 2 will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and Bollywood in the Prime Video catalogue, including Indian produced Amazon Original series such as The Family Man, Mirzapur, Inside Edge and Made In Heaven, and award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Original series including Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, all on Prime Video, which is available at no extra cost for Amazon Prime members. The service includes titles available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Bengali.
Prime members will be able to watch all episodes of Homecoming Season 2 anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, Airtel, Vodafone, etc. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in India at no extra cost to a Prime membership for just ₹999 annually or ₹129 monthly, new customers can find out more at www.amazon.in/prime and subscribe to a free 30-day trial.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
