Nicole Kidman and Mark Strong hint at season 3 after dramatic 'Nine Perfect Strangers' finale

Express Tribune

03-07-2025

As Nine Perfect Strangers wrapped its second season, stars Nicole Kidman and Mark Strong opened up about their characters' emotional arcs and the possibility of a third season. The finale brought closure to several storylines, particularly the tension between Masha (Kidman) and billionaire David Sharpe (Strong), set against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps.
In the finale, Masha reveals that her deceased daughter was also David's child forcing David to confront his past. Strong explained, 'Masha has arranged this group of people knowing all of them were affected by David,' hinting at the interwoven trauma that ties the group together.
A standout moment was the final scene, filmed in an actual McDonald's outside Berlin, where Masha releases an AI-generated video of David publicly confessing to stepping down from the weapons industry - a promise he never intended to keep. 'We were actually there,' Kidman confirmed, adding to the surreal quality of the scene.
The actors also described the physical demands of the shoot. Both filmed barefoot in snow and attempted an ice plunge, though the water portion was staged. 'I think we would have died,' Kidman joked, noting how the extreme conditions added authenticity to the emotional performances.
Kidman reflected on Masha's journey as one of healing, not punishment. 'Her heart is in the right place,' she said. Strong added that David's transformation from arrogance to self-awareness was central to his arc.
Both actors hinted at interest in season 3, with Strong suggesting new settings like Costa Rica, while Kidman remained focused on the present. Their chemistry, honed from a past collaboration, brought a grounded energy to the show's complex themes.