Josh Dallas Joins Melissa Roxburgh in The Hunting Party Season 2

A significant update for fans of both *The Hunting Party* and *Manifest* has emerged, as actor Josh Dallas is set to reunite with his former co-star Melissa Roxburgh in the eighth episode of *The Hunting Party* Season 2. In *Manifest*, Dallas and Roxburgh portrayed siblings Michaela “Mick” and Ben Stone, who faced the challenges of reintegrating into society after mysteriously disappearing on Flight 828 for five years.

Roxburgh confirmed this exciting news during an appearance on the TODAY show, expressing her enthusiasm for Dallas’s guest role. She noted that she had “fought for [his appearance] for a while,” indicating her strong desire to bring him onto the show. Dallas will take on the character of Elliot Carr, also known as the Connecticut Cobbler. His role is described as a “master craftsman and high-end shoemaker” who specializes in creating extraordinary custom shoes from rare and exotic leathers, including alligator and rhino. The character’s backstory reveals that Elliot has just escaped from a place referred to as the Pit and is now making a new set of shoes, albeit with a sinister twist.

Star-Studded Guest Appearances

Dallas is among several notable guest stars confirmed for the second season of *The Hunting Party*. Other actors joining the cast include Eric McCormack, who appeared in the premiere episode as Ron Simms alongside his son Finnigan McCormack. Additionally, the lineup features Niecy Nash-Betts as Detective Erica Burke in Episode 2, Elizabeth Gillies as Amanda Weiss in Episode 4, Kelsey Grammer as Noah Cyrus in Episode 5, and Jefferson White as Lou Kaplan in Episode 6.

New episodes of *The Hunting Party* Season 2 are available every Thursday on NBC, with streaming options on Peacock the following day. The series, created by JJ Bailey, boasts a team of executive producers including Jake Coburn, Thor Freudenthal, Michael Jones-Morales, and Keto Shimizu. Alongside Roxburgh and Dallas, the show stars Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, and Sara Garcia.

This reunion not only highlights the connection between the two actors but also adds a layer of anticipation for viewers eager to see how Dallas’s character will fit into the narrative of *The Hunting Party*. With a compelling mix of drama and suspense, the series continues to attract a diverse audience.