South African actress Thuso Mbedu has expressed her excitement and gratitude after the release of Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 on Netflix. The highly anticipated second season, which premiered on January 16, 2025, continues the thrilling journey of Richter Belmont and his allies as they battle the powerful vampire Erzsebet Báthory. This season sees the vampire messiah striving to gain the full power of the goddess Sekhmet, threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness and terror.
Castlevania: Nocturne, based on the popular Konami video game series, first debuted its first season on Netflix on September 28, 2023, and was quickly renewed for a second season in October 2023. The series follows a group of vampire hunters, including the legendary Richter Belmont, as they navigate dangerous supernatural forces in a desperate race against time.
Thuso Mbedu, who plays Annette in the series, took to social media to share her excitement about the new season. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out to share how much they loved Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. I’m unashamedly and unbiasedly OBSESSED with it. The finale??? WHAAAAAAT???!!!!” she wrote, clearly thrilled by the response.
She continued with heartfelt appreciation, saying, “A big congratulations to everyone involved in making the project. You did a MAGNIFICENT job! And a big thank you to those who gave me the opportunity to bring Annette to life.”
Fans are buzzing with excitement over the second season’s high-stakes storyline, and Thuso’s enthusiasm for the show only adds to the hype. With thrilling twists, intense action, and captivating characters, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is already proving to be a massive hit.
