Showtime has released a trailer for the second season of Dreaming Whilst Black. The second season will follow the adventures of Kwabena and his filmmaking pursuits.

For those who haven’t seen the series, Dreaming Whilst Black tells a story about an aspiring filmmaker that is trapped in his recruitment job. One day he is given an opportunity to pursue his passion and must decide if he is brave enough to chase his dream. According to Deadline, the second season of the series will show the main character Kwabena near the brink of his first major directing opportunity where he will helm a radical “color blind” historical drama.

Deadline mentions this statement from the actor and showrunner, Adjani Salmon (Juice, The Donor) had this to say regarding the second season coming to Paramount+ “‘I am really excited for U.S. audiences to see the new season,’ Salmon told Deadline. ‘Season 2 was a labour of love, which is funnier, bolder and spicier than ever. We continue to follow Kwabs pursuing his dreams, delving more into his chaotic personal life and trying to get back with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa (played by Babirye Bukilwa) – who feel like they’re the new Ross and Rachel of our times.’”

The cast consists of Salmon (Juice, The Donor), Dani Moseley (Sister Boniface Mysteries, House Hunters), Babirye Bukilwa (Domino Day: Lone Witch, We Hunt Together), Demmy Ladipo (The Nobody, Queenie), Rachel Adedeji (Hard Home, Death in Paradise), Jo Martin (The Marlow Murder Club, Black Ops), Roger Griffiths (Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators, EastEnders), Martina Laird (The Last Dance, The Count of Monte Cristo), Alexander Owen (Deep Cover, Andor), Kemi Adekoya (The Big Breakfast, Dreamers), Tom Stourton (Ponies, Industry), Alexander Theo (Malpractice, Big Boys), Lydia Rose Bewley (Persuasion, Measure), Will Hislop (Horrible Science, Jazz Emu: Ego Death), Akemnji Ndifornyen (The Ballad of Wallis Island, Chairs), Isy Suttie (High Hoops, Wonka), Muna Otaru (Silent Witness, Professor T), Fenella Woolgar (Call the Midwife, The Deal), Peter Serafinowicz (Jingle Bell Heist, Wolf King), Daniel Ogbeide-John (Coronation Street, The Ancestors), Tomi Egbowon-Ogunjobi (Sylvia, Kaos), Jason York (Wild Cherry, House of Spoils), Nadia Albina (A Thousand Blows, Pregnant for His Secret Son), and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (End of Play, The Gorge).

The second season for the series will premiere on Paramount+ on February 20, 2026.