Finneas O’Connell to Score Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Beef’
Finneas O’Connell, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, will compose the original score for the second season of Netflix’s hit anthology series, Beef. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 12, 2026, by Netflix and A24, the studio behind the show.
A Year Immersed in ‘Beef Land’
O’Connell expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating he “spent the last 12 months in Beef land.” He revealed he watched every scene approximately 100 times even as scoring the show, deeply connecting with the material. “True fan of this show, very honored and proud to be a part of it,” he added. The Hollywood Reporter
Showrunner Praises Finneas’s Talent
Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of Beef, lauded O’Connell’s musical abilities. “Finneas is the brilliant mind behind most of the music that has soundtracked my personal life over the last decade, so it’s an absolute honor to collaborate with him on the fresh season,” Sung Jin said in a statement. He further highlighted O’Connell’s skill in transforming “the darkest emotions [into] something achingly beautiful.” Rolling Stone
What to Expect in Season 2
The second season of Beef will feature a new storyline and cast. Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton will star as a newly engaged couple working at a country club. Their lives grow entangled with the drama surrounding the club’s general manager (Oscar Isaac) and his wife (Carey Mulligan), as well as the club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung). Rolling Stone
Finneas’s Accomplishments
O’Connell is a two-time Academy Award winner and eleven-time Grammy Award winner. He is best known for his work with his sister, Billie Eilish, but has also scored films like The Fallout and released two solo albums, including 2024’s For Cryin’ Out Loud! He and Eilish have also contributed to the soundtracks of Barbie, No Time to Die, and Turning Red. Netflix Tudum
Premiere Date
Season 2 of Beef is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on April 16, 2026. Rolling Stone