Judy Greer on What Sets 'Last Thing He Told Me' Season 2 Apart from the Book

Season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me will diverge from Laura Dave's sequel novel, according to cast members Angourie Rice and Judy Greer. They discussed the differences in a recent interview.

Challenges of Adapting While the Sequel Novel is Being Written

Angourie Rice mentioned that they filmed the series while the book was still being written, which created a unique challenge as the scripts and story evolved in parallel. The book was only read by them after its release.

Judy Greer shared her experience, noting that there was less communication between the show's creators and the author than anticipated. Conversations about plot directions happened separately, leading to different approaches for the show and novel.

The Interplay Between Book and Show

Rice believes both the book and show complement each other well by highlighting different elements, which gives fans unique experiences depending on their exposure to either medium. Greer agreed that some characters have various levels of prominence between the two formats.

The core of the story remains consistent across both versions despite certain changes in storytelling focus or character development.

What to Expect in Season 2

Laura Dave's sequel, The First Time I Saw Him, released in January, sets up the narrative for season 2 with a time jump five years later. The storyline involves Hannah (played by Jennifer Garner) dealing with Owen's return after a disappearance, along with recurring appearances from characters like Quinn, played by Greer.

Dave has been involved in scripting discussions, providing guidance based on her draft of the sequel book. This collaboration helped shape the narrative direction for season 2 while allowing slight deviations to fit the serialized format.

The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 airs Fridays on Apple TV.