CBS’ United States of Al sitcom will open its sophomore run with a “powerful” reaction to the unfolding events in Afghanistan, where in the wake of U.S. troop withdrawals the Taliban military organization has taken over.
Most immediately, “the team penned an entirely new first episode that will address current events,” and is taping this week to air Thursday, Oct. 7.
Afghan recurring players appearing in the Season 2 premiere include Sitara Attaie, Wali Habib and Zarmina Hamidi, reprising their roles as Hassina, Zubair and Gul Bashra.
“We’ve read the script and seen the table read, and I believe it will be a very powerful, moving episode of television,” Kahl said, “of which I expect everyone involved will be very proud.”