Netflix’s hit manga-inspired thriller just leveled up its cast with a major music industry name. Bet Season 2 locks in a production update and announces Saweetie as the newest addition to its ensemble.
Bet Season 2 adds Saweetie, begins filming
Netflix confirmed in a press release that Season 2 of its manga-inspired thriller has officially entered production in Toronto. The streamer also revealed that Saweetie will join the cast of the live-action series this season. Miku Martineau returns as Yumeko in Bet, which is based on the hit Japanese manga Kakegurui.
The artist and entertainer expressed her enthusiasm for the project in a statement. “There’s a psychological edge to the world of Bet that immediately brought me in and the character instantly called to me,” Saweetie said. “The fact it’s rooted in manga, this Japanese storytelling tradition that’s been shaping street culture and fashion for years, is what sealed it. Bet, like me, doesn’t play it safe.”
The psychological drama centers on a boarding school for the global elite. In this world, students use underground gambling to determine the institution’s social hierarchy. Yumeko then arrives as a transfer student whose gambling prowess catches the Student Council’s attention. However, her hidden quest for revenge threatens to disrupt everything the school stands for.
Notably, Season 1 proved to be a breakout success for the streamer after its May 2025 debut. The series reached the global top 10 in 77 countries and accumulated over 10 million views. It also held a spot on the English-language top 10 list for three consecutive weeks.
On the production side, Simon Barry developed the series and returns to direct alongside Jacquie Gould and James Genn. Barry also serves as executive producer with Boat Rocker Studios’ Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier, Jon Rutherford, and Nick Nantell.
Additionally, returning cast members include Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, and Hunter Cardinal. Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Ryan Sutherland, Laura Afelskie, Rami Khan, and Bryn Samuel round out the ensemble. As a result, Toronto continues to serve as a production hub for several Netflix original series.
