Earlier today, Freeform held a New York Comic Con panel for their hit seriesShadowhunters, where a number of revelations were made. First up, the network debuted thefirst trailerforShadowhuntersSeason 2, while announcing the Season 2 premiere will air on Monday, January 2. The network also released a brief description of the season premiere, which you can take a look at below.
In the January 2 premiere, theShadow Worldis in upheaval as Valentine and The Circle continue to grow stronger by the minute, while our Shadowhunter team quickly becomes disillusioned with The Clave and their reaction to the recent events. Loyalties will be tested, unlikely bonds will be made and relationships will be pushed to the limit as the Shadowhunters and their Downworlder friends make their way in a new world. Freeform also made the surprise announcement thatThe Vampire DiariesstarPaul Wesleywill direct an upcoming episode.
During the panel, a special video message was played fromPaul Wesley, who announced that he is “beyond excited” to direct an episode ofShadowhunters Season 2. He also added that he’s excited to work in a “completely new genre.” It hasn’t been announced which exact episodePaul Wesleywill direct this season, or when he may start filming this episode.
ShadowhuntersSeason 2 will pick up where the dramatic season one finale left off, withJace Waylandstanding alongside Valentine and his friends fearing the worst. Clary, Alec and Isabelle will stop at nothing to bring their brother back, along with help from Luke, Magnus, Simon and a now awake Jocelyn. Season two will bring fans more demon fighting, more werewolves and vampires, and a lot more Malec.
ShadowhuntersstarsKatherine McNamaraasClary Fray,Dominic Sherwoodas Jace Wayland,Alberto Rosendeas Simon Lewis,Emeraude Toubiaas Isabelle Lightwood,Matthew Daddarioas Alec Lightwood,Isaiah Mustafaas Luke Garroway, andHarry Shum Jr.as Magnus Bane.Shadowhuntersis produced by Constantin Film and executive produced byTodd Slavkin,Darren Swimmer,McGandMatt Hastings. Take a look at the newShadowhuntersSeason 2 trailer, along with the video shout-out fromPaul Wesley.
