Netflix announced that it will renew Palestinian American comedian Mohammed Amer’s hit show “Mo” for a second season. The 41-year-old is the writer, producer and lead star of “Mo.” Teresa Ruiz will reprise the role of Maria, Farah Bseiso will play Yusra and Omar Elba will play Sameer.
The acclaimed first season, released in August 2022, tells the story of a Palestinian refugee who lives with his family in Houston, trying to find a way to make a living while waiting for a pending asylum application for US citizenship that has already taken more than 20 years.
The show won a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Television Under 40 Minutes and was honoured at the 2023 AFI Awards.