Strictly legend joins cast of 'one of Netflix's best binge-watches' ahead of season 2

Netflix's popular series, currently filming its second season, has just announced an exciting new addition to the cast.

With a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a House of the Dragon star in the lead role, Geek Girl quickly became a must-watch for young adult viewers when it premiered last year.

After concerns about potential cancellation, the series, which stars Emily Carey as a teenager who unexpectedly becomes a model, was finally renewed in April this year, almost a year after its debut.

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Filming is now well underway in London, with cast members Carey, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Rochelle Harrington, Zac Looker, Sarah Parish, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper and Hebe Beardshall all set to return.

Netflix shared the news this week along with a sneak peek at the cast's first table read for the upcoming season, reports the Express.

The streaming giant also confirmed the thrilling addition of Layton Williams to the already impressive Geek Girl cast, where he will portray a character named Onassis.

Recognised for his roles in Bad Education and I Hate Suzie, Williams is familiar to audiences from his participation in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.

They finished as joint runners-up with Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, while Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola took home the coveted Glitterball trophy that year.

Netflix's synopsis for Geek Girl teases: "Based on the internationally bestselling novels by Holly Smale, Geek Girl follows socially awkward but endearing teenager Harriet Manners as she's unexpectedly thrust into the fashion world - navigating runway chaos, mean girls, and personal growth along the way.

"Season 2 picks up as Harriet continues to juggle school life with the ever-escalating demands of modelling, friendships, and discovering who she truly wants to be."

Fans are buzzing with excitement for the release of Geek Girl's second outing, following the first season's acclaim as one of Netflix's top YA series.

The Guardian lavished the show with four stars, proclaiming: "The onscreen version of the bestselling YA novels loses absolutely none of the originals' charm.

"It's fresh, lively and energetic - with actors that channel the source material brilliantly."

A Google user review shared similar enthusiasm: "Wow! Absolutely loved Geek Girl!!

"It's very funny, touching, informative, and a real eye-opener into the world of neuro divergence.

"The cast is absolutely perfect and we binge watched Geek Girl as we felt we really cared about so many of the characters."

Another fan expressed their delight: "Geek Girl was such a surprise watch. I'd never read the books but it is one of those shows that you wish had been around when I was in school.

"Making people feel seen. It was such an easy and pleasant watch. So wholesome and mostly uplifting."

As production is in full swing, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on the comeback of Geek Girl.

Geek Girl can be streamed on Netflix.