Diary of a Future President is returning to Disney+ for a second season. The second season will arrive on the streaming service on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. The series will continue the origin story of a future leader Elena Cañero-Reed who is recounting her 7th grade experience through a diary. The ups and downs she has in middle school are a part of what sets her on a path to becoming the President of the United States later in life. Check out the trailer that was released this week for the series.
Diary of a Future President Official Description
“Diary of a Future President” is created by showrunner Ilana Peña (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and loosely inspired by Peña’s own adolescence, “Diary of a Future President” has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of a Latinx tween and her friends and family.
Tess Romero stars as young Elena Cañero-Reed alongside executive producer Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”) who features as grown-up Elena who reappears throughout the season as Elena’s future self and conscience that guides her through middle school and towards the White House.
“Diary of a Future President” also stars Selenis Leyva (“Orange is the New Black”) as Elena’s mother Gabi, Charlie Bushnell as Elena’s brother Bobby, and Michael Weaver as Gabi’s boyfriend Sam. Recurring cast includes Jessica Marie Garcia as Gabi’s colleague Camila, Carmina Garay as Elena’s best friend Sasha, Sanai Victoria as Elena’s classmate Melissa, Harmeet Pandey as Elena’s friend Jessica, as well as Brandon Severs and Nathan Arenas as Bobby’s friends Liam and Danny.
Along with the trailer for the second season, a new poster was released as well.
What do you think of Diary of a Future President? Have you seen season one? What did you think of it? Are you excited for season 2? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
