“It is a rare privilege to be working with Ms. Blythe Danner, a dear friend, inspiration, and national treasure,” executive producer/showrunner Chic Eglee said in a statement.
The Walking Dead alum Chic Eglee was brought on board as showrunner for the third season.
Season 2 of the Starz drama follows the battle moving inexorably towards a crisis point as the destinies of gods and men collide.
American Gods stars Ricky Whittle (The 100, Austenland) as Shadow Moon, Ian McShane (Deadwood, Ray Donovan) as Mr. Wednesday, Emily Browning (Sucker Punch, Legend) as Laura Moon, and Pablo Schreiber (Orange is the New Black) as Mad Sweeney.