We Were Liars author E. Lockhart has officially confirmed the returning cast for Season 2 of the Prime Video adaptation of her bestselling YA novel. Lockhart revealed that actors Joseph Zada and Emily Alyn Lind will reprise their key roles as Johnny Sinclair Dennis and Cadence Sinclair Eastman, respectively. The upcoming season promises “new stories” and deeper exploration of the Sinclair family’s secrets.
The announcement came just ahead of Lockhart’s new novel release, We Fell Apart, which debuts on November 4, 2025.
Speaking to Deadline, Lockhart confirmed that the three Sinclair sisters — Carrie (Mamie Gummer), Penny (Caitlin Fitzgerald), and Bess (Candice King) — will return for Season 2.
The upcoming installment will merge the events from Lockhart’s prequel novel “Family of Liars” with new narratives written exclusively for television. The series, developed by Julie Plec and Carina Adley Mackenzie, will continue to unfold on Amazon Prime Video.
Quotes and Reactions
Lockhart told Deadline:
“We have Emily Alyn Lind coming back as Cadence, and we have all our wonderful mom actresses, and we have Joseph Zada coming back as Johnny. New stories will happen with all of those characters in addition to all the Family of Liars juiciness.”
She added that the showrunners are crafting surprises that go beyond the source material:
“People who know Family of Liars will get to see everything that they want to see, but they will also get to be surprised.”
Impact Analysis
The renewal and casting confirmation solidify We Were Liars as one of Prime Video’s leading young-adult drama franchises. With Lockhart’s deep creative involvement and the addition of Family of Liars storylines, Season 2 could expand the Sinclair family saga into a multi-generational narrative.
The cliffhanger from Season 1 — involving Aunt Carrie’s ghostly encounter with her son Johnny — left viewers eager for answers. The intertwining of past and present timelines may increase fan engagement and critical interest in the coming months.
What’s Next
Production details and a premiere window for We Were Liars Season 2 have yet to be confirmed, though development is reportedly underway. Lockhart hinted that the showrunners have early copies of her new book We Fell Apart, suggesting potential crossovers or references in future episodes.
Fans can expect further casting updates and teasers once filming begins.
