Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill Return for Season Two of ‘Small Achievable Goals’
Actresses Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill are once again stepping into their roles as filming commences for the second season of the Canadian comedy series Small Achievable Goals.
Produced by Sphere Media and airing on CBC, the show stars the duo, who are also the original creators of Baroness von Sketch Show. They play the characters Julie (Whalen) and Kris (MacNeill), two friends who embark on a joint podcast venture just as they both begin to experience menopause. The production of this eight-episode season is taking place in Hamilton and Toronto, Canada, with a planned release in the winter of 2026.
Production Team and Cast Details
Whalen and MacNeill not only star in the show but also serve as executive producers along with Sphere’s Jennifer Kawaja, Bruno Dubé, and Elise Cousineau. From CBC, the team includes Sally Catto as General Manager of Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams as Executive Director of Scripted Content; Sandra Picheca as Director of Current Production, Comedy; and Samantha Morris Mastai as Executive in Charge of Current Production, Comedy. Sphere Abacus, a sister group within the Sphere Media’s Bell Media stable, is managing international sales.
The returning cast features Alexander Nunez (Moonshine), Paul Braunstein (Hudson & Rex), Jon Dore (The Jon Dore Television Show), Tricia Black (Pretty Hard Cases), Georgie Murphy (Safehaven), Leslie Adlam (Slumberland), Kevin Whalen (Baroness von Sketch Show), Tamara Podemski (Murderbot), Kiori Mirza Waldman, and Evan Mok. Guest stars for this season will include Billy MacLellan (Nobody) and Jackie Richardson (Pretty Hard Cases).
Season One Success and Future Expectations
The first season of Small Achievable Goals debuted in February on CBC and is currently available on the streaming platform CBC Gem. Recently, ITVX secured the UK rights to the series. The second season was greenlit earlier this year following positive feedback.
“The response to Small Achievable Goals has been overwhelmingly positive and engaging,” remarked Trish Williams, CBC’s Executive Director of Scripted Content. “Jennifer, Meredith, and the team at Sphere have crafted a show that is not only extremely funny but also deeply poignant. The upcoming season continues to delve into the narratives around menopause with boldness and humor.”
“We can’t wait to further explore the quirky dynamic between Julie and Kris as they navigate the tumultuous waves of menopause,” shared MacNeill and Whalen in a joint statement.
“We are thrilled to have kicked off the production for the second season and are excited to collaborate again with the wonderful cast, crew, and our partners at CBC,” stated Elise Cousineau, VP of Content, English Scripted, at Sphere Media. “We look forward to bringing audiences back into the lives of Kris, Julie, and all the beloved characters in the series.”
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