Is Paramount+ giving The Offer a season 2 and when could it release on the streaming service? A 10-episode limited series about the making of The Godfather, The Offer is "based on the experiences" of Albert S. Ruddy (Miles Teller), the producer of what's considered one of the greatest films of all time. The Offer also stars Matthew Goode as Paramount's head of production Robert Evans, Dan Fogler as director Francis Ford Coppola, Juno Temple as Ruddy's loyal secretary Bettye McCartt, Patrick Gallo as writer Mario Puzo, and Burn Gorman as Gulf + Western CEO Charles Bludhorn.
In a lurid and entertaining fashion, The Offer told the true(-ish) story of how Ruddy became the producer of The Godfather and shepherded the movie through its controversial production. Ruddy coped with the Mafia trying to shut his movie down and he negotiated not a cease-fire with New York crime boss Joe Columbo (Giovanni Ribisi), who, in turn, mobilized the support of Mafia-controlled unions and teamsters behind The Godfather. Meanwhile, Evans engaged in a power struggle with Bludhorn and Gulf + Western's bean counter, Barry Lapidus (Colin Hanks), as Bob's marriage to actress Ali MacGraw (Meredith Garretson) fell apart. Despite Paramount resisting Coppola's choice to cast Marlon Brando (Justin Chambers) and Al Pacino (Anthony Ippolito) as Don Corleone and Michael Corleone, Ruddy solved every crisis and Coppola was able to fulfill his vision for the film. The result was The Godfather opening huge at the box office en route to winning the Oscar for Best Picture in 1973.
Although critical reviews have been mixed, The Offer is a hit with the audiences streaming the series on Paramount+. Naturally, the question arises of whether or not a second season of The Offer will be greenlit. Here's everything we know so far about The Offer season 2.
Is The Offer Season 2 Happening?
Paramount has not announced The Offer season 2. The Offer was produced as a limited series intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, as well as to milk the intellectual property to boost subscriptions to Paramount+, which has all three Godfather films available to stream. In spite of critical scorn, The Offer boasts a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, so the viewers at home are clearly enjoying the fictionalized account of the making of The Godfather, and Matthew Goode, in particular, has received acclaim for his dynamic portrayal of Robert Evans. This could be enough for Paramount+ to greenlight The Offer season 2.
The Offer Season 2's Story Details (As We Know It)
If The Offer season 2 happens, the logical next step would be to depict the making of The Godfather Part II. The Godfather sequel was also a phenomenal success and many feel it's even better than the original film. The Godfather Part II is also the first sequel to win the Oscar for Best Picture. However, The Offer season 2 would also be very different from season 1 because Al Ruddy wouldn't be the main protagonist since he didn't produce The Godfather Part II. Robert Evans and Bettye McCartt also had little or nothing to do with the sequel. The Offer would likely center on Francis Ford Coppola, who had almost complete creative control over The Godfather Part II. But The Offer season 2 could also chart how this period was the apex of Coppola's power and fame as a filmmaker before things went downhill for the director.
When The Offer Season 2 Could Release
If there is a season 2 of The Offer, it would likely release in 2024 and timed for the 50th anniversary of The Godfather Part II. This would be another savvy marketing move on Paramount's part and would continue the interest in The Godfather saga available on the Paramount+ streaming service. Time will tell if The Offer season 2 turns out to be an offer Paramount can't refuse.
All episodes of The Offer are available to stream on Paramount+.