Josh Richards’ Sketch Show ‘Read the Room’ Will Return for Season 2 This Month | Exclusive

Season 2 of the sketch comedy show "Read the Room" from creator Josh Richards will premiere on August 25, as exclusively reported by TheWrap. The series, produced by CrossCheck Studios and now backed by Fox Creator Studios, will premiere on the official "Read the Room" channels and Richards' social media platforms. The first season garnered over 63 million views across platforms within its initial four weeks, and Season 2 is expected to surpass that mark.

In addition to CrossCheck Studios, the new season will feature celebrity appearances from Chris Redd, Kate Flannery, and Harry Jowsey, as well as the That's a Bad Idea and Obsession-duo Curry Barker and Cooper Tomlinson. With 23 new sketches in the upcoming season, Richards promises "bigger swings" and sharper sketches, with the team having established what works and what doesn't after the first season's experimentation.

Richards noted that Fox's involvement is primarily on the business side, handling media sales and advertiser conversations. This collaboration has enabled the show to reach a larger audience and attract advertisers that wouldn't have previously considered supporting a creator-made show. Fox Creator Studios' support signifies the market's readiness to embrace creator-made content, as Richards put it, "the money is chasing the audience now, and the audience is here."

CrossCheck Studios, founded by Richards, produces creator-native content and original IP, reflecting today's cultural movements. "Read the Room" exemplifies the potential of creators with distinctive points of view, as demonstrated by its growing fanbase. Billy Parks, head of Fox Creator Studios, expressed excitement for the show's continued success, highlighting Richards' ability to marry creative ambition with a deep understanding of his audience.