Monarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2 has cast its first new character with a star from 2022’sPredatorprequelPrey.Monarchseason 2was confirmed by Apple TV+ in April 2024, following the major success of season 1. The show is the first live-action TV entry in Legendary’s Monsterverse, taking a deeper dive into the role of its titular government organization. While Godzilla was a key focus of season 1, the follow-up was teased to have Kong as a more central character following his surprise appearance in the finale.
Now,Varietyhas confirmed thatAmber Midthunder, who starred as Naru inPrey, is the first new character cast forMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2.She will be portraying Isabel, “an intelligent and powerful businesswoman,” though no further details about her role have been released as of writing. She will have a recurring role in the series, however she will still be appearing frequently, indicating she is an important element of the story moving forward.
What Amber Midthunder’s Casting Means For Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2
The World Of The Monsterverse Is Beginning To Broaden
Monarchseason 1 endedwith Cate (Anna Sawai), May (Kiersey Clemons), and Keiko (Mari Yamamoto) escaping the Hollow Earth, but at the expense of Lee (Kurt Russell), who sacrifices himself so they can leave. When they get back, they arrive on Skull Island, learning two years have passed and that Kentaro (Ren Watanabe) is working for Apex Cybernetics. Given the importance the tech company will likely have in season 2,it’s possible Midthunder’s character will be connected in some capacity to their endeavors involving Titans.
Monsterverse’s Monarch Show Already Has The Perfect Setup For 1 Forgotten Kong Villain
The Monsterverse’s TV show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters already has the perfect setup for a forgotten Kong villain to make their debut in season 2.
Apex already has an important place in the Monsterverse, as they’re destined to create Mechagodzilla, whom Godzilla and Kong fight at theend ofGodzilla vs. Kong. It’s likelyseason 2 will be laying the groundwork for their inevitable future, potentially offering more detail about their use of Ghidorah’s skull and how Skull Island factors into their plans. Given most of thecast ofMonarchare still in the dark surrounding their intentions, Isabel could become an important lens into how everything in the upcoming episodes is going to play out.
Our Take On Amber Midthunder’s Role In Monarch Season 2
Her Allegiences Could Lie With Apex
Although details remain scarce on how Midthunder’s Isabel is going to factor intoMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2, the actor’s talent inPreyand recent TV series likeAvatar: The Last Airbendersignal a key role in the show. Since her character is associated with business, she could be part of Apex’s financial arm, potentially having an important and unique role in the development of different technology productions the company is working on. With plenty of mystery still surrounding her character, answers likely won’t arrive until the show is closer to airing.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' season 2 announcement also came with the announcement that AppleTV+ is developing other spinoffs within the Monsterverse.
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The Legendary MonsterVerse continues with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a sci-fi action series created for Apple TV+. Set after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, the series follows two siblings retracing their father’s footsteps to uncover the truth behind their family legacy. What they find sets up a story over three decades and explores the foundations of the mysterious company.
