‘Fantasy Island’ Season 2 Episode 1 Preview: Photos, Cast, Video, and Air Date

Fox’s reboot of Fantasy Island kicks off its second season on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT with Roselyn Sanchez back as Elena Roarke. Elena is a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) is also returning as Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) is back as Javier.

The promo video teases guest stars showing up for the new season will include Desperate Housewives‘ Teri Hatcher and James Denton. Additional season two guest stars include Rachael Harris, Cheryl Hines, Gabriela Z. Hernandez, Jasika Nicole, Andy Ritcher, and Jonathan Bennett.

“Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” Episode 1 Plot: Longtime best friends Tara and Jessica want to rule their 30th High School Reunion, but their plans go sideways when everyone is forced to tell the truth. Andi wants to know if her cat BoBo loves her as much as she loves him. Roarke juggles a secret romance, as Ruby and Gina spend more time together.

Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Roselyn Sanchez with guest stars Cheryl Hines and Rachel Harris in the “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” season 2 premiere of ‘Fantasy Island’ (Photo credit: Laura Magruder/ FOX)

Fantasy Island Description, Courtesy of Fox:

A modern drama series, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions – both big and small – that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.

Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Sanchez), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful, and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed. Assisting Elena is Ruby Akuda (Barnes), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness, and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (Rodriquez), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.

Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Guest star Jasika Nicole, Kiara Barnes and Roselyn Sanchez in the “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” season 2 premiere episode (Photo CR: Laura Magruder/ FOX)
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Guest stars Rachel Harris, Cheryl Hines and Carli Davila in the “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” season premiere episode (Photo Cr: Laura Magruder/ FOX)
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Roselyn Sanchez and John G. Rodriguez in season 2 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Laura Magruder/ FOX)
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Guest star Jasika Nicole in the “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” season 2 premiere episode (Photo Credit: Laura Magruder/ FOX)
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Guest stars Cheryl Hines and Carli Davila in season 2 episode 1 (Photo CR: Laura Magruder/ FOX)
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 1
Roselyn Sanchez and John G. Rodriguez in season 2 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Laura Magruder/ FOX)