Prime Video's gripping YA thriller We Were Liars is set to dive deeper into the Sinclair family's secrets with a star-studded Season 2 cast. The series, which captivated audiences with its dual-timeline mystery, has announced a slew of new series regulars who will portray younger versions of the show's key characters. Among the newcomers are Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time) and Peyton List (Mad Men), who will play the younger Harris and Tipper Sinclair, respectively.
Season 2 will flash back to the early days of the Sinclair dynasty, exploring the roots of the family's dysfunction. In the present timeline, Harris Sinclair is portrayed by David Morse, while Tipper is played by Wendy Crewson. The flashback cast also includes Parker Lapaine (House of the Dragon) as young Carrie, Elysia Roorbach (The Pitt) as young Penny, and Madison Wolfe (The Hunting Wives) as young Bess. Additionally, Costa D'Angelo (Thrash) joins as Pfeff, a mysterious college student who disrupts the Sinclair sisters' lives.
What Is 'We Were Liars' About?
Based on E. Lockhart's 2014 novel, We Were Liars follows the wealthy Sinclair family, who own a private island called Beechwood. The story centers on Cady Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind), the eldest grandchild, and her close-knit group of cousins—Mirren (Esther McGregor), Johnny (Joseph Zada), and their friend Gat (Shubham Maheshwari)—who call themselves the Liars. The family is torn apart by greed and rivalry over inheriting the family mansion, Clairmont, from the dementia-stricken patriarch Harris. The series weaves between two timelines: one showing Cady and her friends arriving at Beechwood for a summer, and another two years later, where Cady suffers from amnesia and cannot recall a devastating accident. The truth, as fans know, is both heartbreaking and shocking.
The series is written, executive produced, and showrun by Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries) and Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico). Executive producers also include Emily Cummins, Brett Matthews, Marguerite MacIntyre, and author E. Lockhart.
Why This Casting Matters
The addition of Josh Dallas and Peyton List brings considerable star power to the flashback sequences. Dallas, known for his role as Prince Charming in Once Upon a Time, and List, who appeared in Mad Men, are set to explore the younger years of the Sinclair parents, adding layers to the family's dark history. This casting aligns with the show's trend of attracting top talent, much like Prime Video's other high-profile thrillers.
For fans of the genre, We Were Liars joins a lineup of heart-pounding thrillers that never let you catch your breath. The show's intricate storytelling and emotional depth have made it a standout on the platform.
What's Next?
Season 2 of We Were Liars does not yet have a release date, but production is underway. With the flashback-heavy narrative, viewers can expect a deeper exploration of the Sinclair family's secrets and the events that led to the tragic accident at the heart of the series. Stay tuned for more updates on this must-watch thriller.
