David Tennant & Michael Sheen Talk About the Inclusivity of Love in 'Good Omens' Season 2

The stars of 'Good Omens' spill about their onscreen chemistry and how much their characters have grown since season one.

[@grassj6002]

It is not a want but a need for season 3. Please, i beg 😭 they cant leave us hanging like this

[@v4mpoised]

GRASS I HAVE SOME AMAZUNG NEWS FOR YOU ON TUMBLR NEIL SAID HES MAKING A SCRIPT FOR S3 RN BUT THERES A STRIKE GOING ON HE SAID HED BE ABOUT HALF WAY FINISHED IF IT WASNT FOR THE STRIKE

[@iwillcry]

@@v4mpoisedand that he can't make s3 if amazon doesn't agree to it.

[@v4mpoised]

@@iwillcry yes that too :)

[@otherworldgirl8654]

neil on his tumblr said even if season 3 isn’t renewed, he’d write a book or so an audio drama or something. He said won’t just leave the story unfinished

[@mamoruin6240]

​@@v4mpoisedwait, Neil have Tumblr? Now that make sense

[@corvidual]

Pay the writers and actors what they deserve, and give us a series 3! Without them, you would have no audience.

[@thisistheaccountname]

This season helped me realize Crowley was the romantic one and it was amazing.

[@qwertyCandy]

Loving what Michael said here - it made me realize how Good Omens is basically the embodiment of the rainbow flag 😂 It's all about love, all the kinds of love there are. Including the love of humanity itself, Neil is always brilliant at conveying that. And in the end it's not a question of whether it's a romance or not, because one would have to be blind not to see that, but about it being even more than just a romance.

[@ava8340]

exactly! i love how you put it

[@broblerone413]

so true! and i think that's a big part of why people go so wild for this story and Aziraphale and Crowley's relationship

[@JolieHoene]

Tumblr is apparently full of blind people then

[@andylaauk]

Don't you mean Rainbow cult??

[@formlessblob9287]

if we dont get a third season WITH A HAPPY END i'm going to sponatneously fucking combust

[@deborah2763]

Same. Their slow burn is gonna burn me if the angst isn't resolved in season 3 😖

[@bugguyonline]

we are gonna have a good end just you wait!

[@formlessblob9287]

@@bugguyonline i knooow, but a part of me ist still worried to get my heart broken

[@IzzySpoons]

well i mean the second season was just setting up for the beggining of the third season so 😂

[@daadaa6356]

lmao FELT that

[@youruncleolaf4694]

neil said on tumblr if amazon doesn't want a third season he'll do it in a book

[@thatluneboy]

but we need the season come on it’s not the same without michael and david

[@twilitetide]

@@thatluneboy For real, it was bad enough sweating over Netflix doing Season 2 of Sandman, hopefully Amazon doesn't stress the fans out, this is the dream team.

[@DisabledDragon]

​@thatluneboy If it isn't renewed I would think/hope that there might be an audio production of some kind that included both of them, though not having the visuals would be a loss. I don't know about Michael but David has done quite a bit of audio work, including radio shows and a whole series of audios for Big Finish with Catherine Tate. Neil has produced a number of audiobooks and does the reading on his own audiobooks unless there's a good reason not to (he didn't do American Gods because he can't do an American accent.)

[@Sternenfeuer]

I love season 2. Especially the Ending. I really hope we get a 3th Season 😃

[@THE_cactus_]

me too:')

[@vincentgeiszler3749]

I’m onto my first rewatch already, it was so magical

[@Simplyrae26]

I’m sure I’ve seen it confirmed there will be a 3rd season, but that it will be the last season.

[@GhostiCereal_]

As long as the writers strike doesnt last too long we should have s3 in 2027!! But if prime doesnt get enough watches of s2 then its not gonna happen apparently

[@anelarapic6209]

@@Simplyrae26MAYBE It wont be THE last

[@halfkinrainbolt7041]

These poor guys... I have seen so many interviews in this format wearing these same clothes. Did they just donate a day of their lives to sitting in a studio and taking turns with different interviewers all day long? If so, thanks guys, love your acting and yourselves. AND I add my voice, Season 3 is not just wanted but is needed on so many levels for fans that appreciate good writing and acting that entertains and evokes true emotion.

[@aimelle3]

This is pretty much standard when new TV show or movie comes out, the actors (and sometimes writers and directors) do a press junket - that means they're sitting in a room for like 12 hours and reporters come in one by one and talk to them for 5-10 minutes. And it's usually the same questions over and over, so actors generally hate it with a passion. It's part of their contract though. (I can't remember who said it, but I read an interview with an actress once who said "They are not paying me to act, I would do that for free. They're paying me for the promo tour.") That's why during the SAG-AFTRA strike actors are not allowed to do promotion for their projects, because it counts as part of their jobs.

[@stephanied1024]

This season was brilliant! I loved everything about it and can't wait for s3. David and Michael are absolute legends.

[@avawolownik8194]

We need a 3rd Season PLEASE

[@TROQUE4]

Michael always making sure we don't lose all hope

[@Batidora-ku2ci]

I LOVED 2 SEASON💖 It was amazing, I truly have no words💖 I wish there is a 3 season so Crowley and Aziraphale have a better ending💖

[@anterraboom]

So cursory glance looks like a season 3 is imminent (the producer indicated it's all but assured)--Neil has expressed if they were not striking, he would be writing. I am hopeful that the writers and actors are able to secure fair negotiations quickly so that we can get the ineffable husbands back together!

[@timenotime]

Yes! And Neil has made it clear that s3 is the story he and Terry planned so there is clearly already a rough storyline

[@sanakushwaha5672]

I do not know what I will do with myself if we do not get a season 3. Season 1 got me through my first year of college, and season 2 is getting me through my day job. Season 3 is an absolute need, even if it takes it's time coming.

[@placidqualm]

Sounds like season 3 is destined to get you through the ever approaching early/mid-life crisis

[@twilitetide]

I am inspired by Aziraphale's expression when he's faced with a stupidity that sweet smile and the look in his eyes cracks me up. And of course, Tennant is off the charts good. Constantly amazed how totally immersed these guys are in Good Omens it's like watching a master class in acting. I know there are a lot of Easter eggs I haven' spotted (like Crowley's newspaper is talking about Adam's village in S1 and the monster in Loch Ness lol and the laudanum bottle is by "C. Dibbler" on the label, a character of Terry Pratchett's Discworld. ) Anyway needless to say that Season 3 is imperative. Make me happy, Amazon.

[@icantthinkofagoodname1838]

I'm pretty sure David Tennant wearing the Fez is also a Dr Who reference

[@doublelightangel]

1:07 can't believe noone mentioned David saying about Crowley "confronting some truths he's been denying" and then turning to look meaningfully at Michael ❤😍✨✨

[@No1fan15]

I'm really happy with season 2, it was super fun and works well as a bridge between s1 and s3!

[@Animesther]

I would love to see an interview with them about just disgussing the ending too

[@iamjohnlocked2532]

I love when Michael is talking about how it’s a story about love David is just like we’re going to get killed for giving too much away, please shut up

[@susanneheddelin8962]

Love those two! ❤ Both the characters and the actors portraying them. So much complexity and love between them. ❤

[@littlered1666]

This felt like a really difficult interview for them both, because I think they know where the story is going and they are both desperately trying not to give anything away.

[@thatluneboy]

I already miss them

[@ironvlogger9712]

He loves his angel

[@aria3752]

These two make me smile. Love them so much

[@ineffablemars]

Thank you all so much for making this show. Everyone who worked on it. Thank you! Now… START MAKING SEASON 3!!!!!

[@The_Sass_Monster]

Season 3 will murder me in ways I can’t explain

[@SamSpiegelStauber]

Pleaaaaaase let there be more season's to tell the story to it's fullest 🙏🙏🙏

[@supremeoverlorde2109]

You can tell they were both trying to avoid giving anything major away here lol. Now that it has been out for a while, I'd be really interested in hearing them talk more in depth about where their characters went this season. Not even necessarily the kiss itself, (they were both asked about that already at the first possible opportunity lol) but about the build-up of the season, how they felt about exploring such complex sides to these characters, what types of acting choices they made, etc.

[@amelieberbesimontes426]

We all NEED an s3. I'm in a depressing spot now that I've finished s2 and I don't think the FINAL SCENE will be out of mind for a long time. I replay my love sense with this, and now I just want to watch them together and happy for ever. I just love it so so much. Pleassse make us happy and give us a continuation of this story, my emotional stability depends on this couple my god. I don't matter anything else in the world ok

[@fle_33]

Season 3 is a need😍

[@scloftin8861]

Finished this last night and I appreciate that there is inclusivity but it's part of the story, it's not the kind of thing that has caused annoyance in many other projects. Good story all around ... although the end made me sad ...

[@LeeDee5]

They can’t leave us here. Hopefully season 3 happens eventually. 😭

[@pia91]

yeah so quick question: didn't pride magazine JUST slander "Good Omens" as "not inclusive" and "basically queerbaiting" and "the fans making shit up over what is a bromance"? JUST.SAYING: Not sure who was in charge of THAT article (obvs someone who has neither read the book/seen S1/did any research at all) but I do think an apology/another article is in DIRE need! especially considering this is pride magazine, I mean....the fuck?

[@yellow_hearts1723]

There were many scenes in good omens that were outwardly gay in my opinion idk what that author of that article was on 😭

[@pia91]

@yellow_hearts1723 a lot of bullshit, that's for damn sure

[@schmitzisabelle7852]

very good season. better than the first. and the end, waouh ! i d'idn't expect that. i saw this season in a day ! i can't hope the third !! lot of thoughts from France

[@Futurebound_jpg]

Dying for season 3!!!!

[@abbeyrooks8120]

1.7 David looks at Michael exactly when he says this

[@Yeaaaaa924]

Ok what I learned from this video 1. Don’t listen to this with headphones in the dark cause it sounds like someone’s in the room and you die, and 2. There’s a season 2 of good omens which I had no idea about

[@zainabchoban6998]

Season 3 must comeeee

[@thomassenft1913]

We need a season 3

[@zuriraefairley2973]

Waiting for season 3

[@Hechicera86]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachelfay9582]

I’m terrified that season 3 is going to end on a tragic (or at least, bittersweet) note. Let’s hope not 🙏

[@grantchapmanapologist]

🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@brazilianwaterbaby2]

S3 may not be as happy as we hoped for. With Neil off the project due to SA accusations and the remaining team scrambling, it may just end up being a 90 minute wrap up episode instead of a series finale with 6-10 episodes as the script was only 3/4 done.

[@jaynorris3722]

Will there be a book? I love the show but enjoy books even more so. Books go deeper into the characters.

[@harrow185]

the show's based of neil gaiman's book

[@iwillcry]

@@harrow185they probably mean if we could get a second book about what comes after the first one.

[@lietalies8747]

I’d think probably not. I think it’s probably weird for Neil gaiman to even do this show without terry pratchett, and writing the book would be even weirder

[@Futurebound_jpg]

I disagree. I find movies and film can show who a character is in a deeper way, showing their inflection when they speak, showing exactly the faces they make In reaction to what’s happening, what their body language is, you can use music to portray what the character is feeling. None of this is possible in books. In a book, mentioning every little tic and movement a character does becomes redundant and repetitive, but in a show for example you can have a character who is constantly fidgeting with the rim of their coat and it wont become redundant because it’s happening in the background. You cannot put things “in the background” in a book, every word becomes front and center, you end up missing giant parts of the story because youre so focused on one single thing at a time. If you mentioned the body language and facial expressions of the character for every single sentence they spoke, it would get boring and repetitive quite fast. Film doesnt have to mention anything, its just there on screen whilst the characters talk and not taking up any more time than necessary.

[@abelwright8229]

Not the interviewer pronouncing Crowley wrong

[@isacl1ment]

The woman doing the interview... how can she not be crying the whole interview, she says she's seen the end of the season. I think she lied. She didn't watch episode 6.

[@27maripau]

❤

[@thomassenft1913]

What I would do to be in this show

[@erinrenman1479]

Neil Gaiman is a bastard. He knows what he did. I can't wait until season 3 ❤

[@retrosiren824]

Lol I wonder if they think of the other as good kissers 😂

[@m0n1ca909]

#paythewriters

[@ruthalber4658]

When is David Titans characters not sarcastic view to kill all sarcastic

[@SM-fi1be]

I think their love is not a romantic love but they are kindred spirits, as unlikely as that is.

[@NateSearson]

It is canonly a romantic love in the TV show. Both actors and Neil Gaiman have confirmed that multiple times. They are also kindred spirits and life partners.

[@gothrockfairy]

Uhhh hate to break it to you it’s romantic lol

[@pleaseignoreme2946]

they literally smooched 😭

[@Pip.Darling]

I disagree, it's definitely definitely *romantic* ,they're soul mates, they're deeply in love, but I don't think there is anything *sexual* about it because aziraphale as an angel cannot experience sexual attraction but they both definitely feel romantic feelings for the other , it's just Crowley is basically the only one to actually admit it out loud

[@pleaseignoreme2946]

@@Pip.Darling Yeah I agree, I always hold onto my asexual headcanons, this show literally helped me come out as ace 😭 I think the kiss was needed though to be more explicit for people who had doubts, or of course the people who think it’s queer baiting! But I also agree, it’s definitely giving romantic-asexual

[@andylaauk]

#groomers

[@Bookhermit]

Too bad they ruined half the show by making it so "important" to bring two unlikeable women together

[@tardissing5600]

oh you're one of those

[@Julia-jk4hw]

huh?????? do you mean nina and Maggie?? why didn’t you like them?

[@azcdtixs]

Its a queer show and you expect there's no queer people?

[@thatluneboy]

there is something more to them I think they are not just two random woman you see, I will just keep that in mind for season 3

[@thatluneboy]

and they made crowley realize he loves aziraphale in that way yk

[@PinoTEAMphx]

Season 2. Horrible. I couldn’t make it past episode 5.

[@vincentgeiszler3749]

I genuinely can’t tell if this is a joke or not

[@tabithasinclair6821]

youre the only person ive seen say that so far i think its just you

[@strawberriesandcandy]

Good stay there because your heart will remain unbroken by the finale

[@eternalwrm]

this might be the worst opinion ive ever heard

[@Wurmze]

@@vincentgeiszler3749probs a bigot. Already seen people complaining that Neil “made season 2 woke”

[@quentinmcsloth240]

The finale of season two broke my heart. I am crying. I didn't expect that much emotional damage from good omens. Well done 🫠🥲

[@snoopymustdiee]

0:31 ?? how? did she meant like bc it was aziraphaels turn to make. a move? or she’s implying that it was weird? bc crowley was always the one with me moves /gq

[@meh9513]

I think she meant that Aziraphale would figure out something in some way because he's an angel and a "being of love."

[@gwinnellheald8592]

I this also that aziraphale was always in denial more than crowley. So aziraphale has more of a distance to tread before they both end up on an equal footing

[@proximashining776]

​@@gwinnellheald8592 I think romantic love is viewed by angels as something that is only for humans. Like many other Earthly things (food for example). So that is why Aziraphale has a hard time to grasp that maybe romantic love could be something he can experience too, and that perhaps what he feels towards Crowley is exactly that.

[@snoopymustdiee]

listen love it but somehow they made this show super gay but didn’t let the queer couple date but the straights one didn’t even made them wait. lol im not saying is queerbaiting bc is not but it does hurt.

[@samlueke2855]

absolutely get where youre coming from although i would point out that beelzebub is canonically nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns in the show, so it may or may not be straight but either way it is still queer!

[@danielthemaniel1697]

@@samlueke2855but it’s straight passing. fact is, queer or not, two blatantly queer relationships were heavily implicated then either ended in nothing or in tragedy, while the straight passing relationship got to be happy. there’s no guarantee of a season 3, so if the series ends here, that’s where the story ends, and that leaves a sour taste in my mouth as a queer viewer.

[@a.g9586]

​@@danielthemaniel1697I partially agree, but I couldn't say Nina and Maggie ended in nothing. They're still attracted to each other, and still want to be together, but Nina just got out of a relationship and isn't ready to be in another one, especially with a lady that's only been her friend for a few days. But she does like Maggie and wants to be with her, eventually, and Maggie is willing to wait for her. I think it's a natural path for their relationship to take after Aziraphale and Crowley trying to forcibly push them together - you can't enchant two people together, they have to want it.

[@ninamarcinova28]

Well, first of all beelzebub and gabriel are not a straight couple, and even if they are passing they don’t have nearly as much screentime as the two other queer ones. Sure, they end happily but the queer ones have more depth and I think it makes more sense for Maggie and Nina to wait instead of being together a few days after they met. Also this is very much a cliffhanger sort of moment and I’m sure crowley and aziraphale’s disagreement is going to be resolved by the end of season 3.

[@samlueke2855]

@@danielthemaniel1697 as a queer writer, i've got a question: what would you have done differently? the other options as i see them are: they do NOT explicitly confirm anything and leave it subtextual, thereby leaving the thread open for s3 in a way that really looks more like queerbaiting; OR they get together happily with no complications, and their relationship takes a sudden backseat in a potential season three because there isn't any conflict between them to drive the plot forward. the fact that it's messy is what anchors them & their queerness in the center of the story. while i thought that the whole gabriel/beelzebub thing was funny and sweet, it's really too boring to take up much space due to lack of conflict. as for maggie and nina, even regardless of whether or not they end up together, they're still both very explicitly, and uncomplicatedly, wlw. representing wlw as individuals is just as queer as representing them in relationships, because they're wlw regardless of whether or not they have girlfriends at a given moment.