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Audible Premieres Second Season of Kate McKinnon Comedy Series 'Heads Will Roll'

Entertainment4/28/2026
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Audible and Broadway Video Enterprises will release the second season of the comedy audio series 'Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent' on June 25. The series, co-created and voiced by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne, follows Queen Mortuana's quest to produce an heir to save her queendom.

Facts First

  • The second season premieres June 25 exclusively on Audible.
  • Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne co-created the series and voice the main characters.
  • The plot centers on Queen Mo's quest for an heir to avoid being dethroned by a demon.
  • Season 2 features a large roster of guest stars including Megan Mullally, Laurie Metcalf, and Jimmy Fallon.
  • The series is produced by Audible and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video Enterprises.

What Happened

Audible and Broadway Video Enterprises, led by Lorne Michaels, will premiere the second season of the comedy audio series 'Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent' on June 25. The series will be available exclusively on Audible. The first season, consisting of 10 episodes, was released in 2019. The series was co-created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne. McKinnon voices Queen Mortuana (Queen Mo), and Lynne voices her raven sidekick, JoJo.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy comedy podcasts or audio series, you may have a new, high-profile option to add to your listening queue starting in late June. The series features a large cast of well-known comedians and actors, which could make it appealing for fans of their work. The content is intended for mature audiences, containing sexual content, adult language, and themes.

What's Next

The series will become available for listening on June 25 at audible.com/headswillroll. Audible and Broadway Video's collaboration on this project is part of a broader partnership that has produced several other audio series, which may indicate a continued pipeline of similar comedy content from these producers.

Perspectives

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The Cast express excitement about returning to a "ridiculous, theatrical world" and find "joy in collaborating on something this playful and chaotic."
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Audible Executives view the series as "fearless, genre-defying storytelling" that serves as a foundational pillar for the company's original content strategy.
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Critics and Listeners celebrate the series for its "medieval hijinks and absurdist palace intrigue," with fans "immediately" requesting a sequel upon the first season's release.