A cast member from High Potential has delivered an 'incredible' behind-the-scenes update as fans eagerly await the crime drama's third season. Viewers will need to exercise patience, however, as ABC, the American broadcaster responsible for the programme, has opted to postpone the next series until midseason. This means audiences can anticipate Season 3 arriving in early 2027, once more available to stream on Disney+ in the UK.
Behind-the-scenes Glimpse
Recently, one of the show's regular performers has offered a glimpse behind the curtain. Matthew Lamb uploaded several photographs to his Instagram account. Matthew portrays Morgan's son Elliot in the programme. Like his mother, Elliot is also identified as a high potential individual. While Season 2 appeared to concentrate more heavily on his on-screen sister, enthusiasts theorise he may assume a more prominent part in forthcoming instalments.
His social media post was captioned: 'Best Day Ever at 'work!' So excited for Season 3 with our incredible writers and show runners! Plus the nicest people ever!' The post featured photographs of Matthew, 13, posing beside a promotional poster for the show, as well as shots of him standing outside the writers' room. He was also pictured with the incoming showrunners, Nora and Lila Zuckerman.
New Showrunners and Production Details
The Zuckerman duo are stepping in to replace Todd Harthan, having most recently helmed the debut season of crime drama Poker Face, created by Star Wars director Rian Johnson. Their impressive CVs also boast stints on Suits and Agents of Shield, as well as involvement in the scrapped Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. Nora even responded to Matthew's post, writing: 'We were all so excited to have you visit the room! Promise we did not also plan on it being Take Your Kid To Work day on the lot, but it was perfect!'
As the studio falls under Disney's ownership, the young actor also had the opportunity to meet some beloved characters from other franchises, with pictures showing him hugging and posing alongside Winnie the Pooh. Fans were quick to express their mounting anticipation upon discovering that preparations for the new series are well under way. A fan page wrote: 'Can't wait to see what's coming!' to which Matthew responded: 'Me too honestly!' With the writers' room already in full swing, filming is anticipated to commence in the near future.
Series Background and Reception
For the uninitiated, the show is adapted from the French-Belgian series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI). Following a comparable storyline, High Potential centres on a single mother blessed with an extraordinary intellect, whose unorthodox talent for cracking cases results in an unusual yet formidable alliance with a methodical, experienced detective. Audiences have been captivated by the series, which features It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Kaitlin Olson in the central role of Morgan, since its premiere last year. Critics have also embraced it enthusiastically, with the programme achieving an outstanding 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. High Potential is streaming on Disney+.
