Bravo is expanding the cast of “Next Gen NYC” for season 2, and the newest additions are already hinting at major drama.
When the series returns on June 24, Rowan Henchy, Liam Obergfoll and Kendall White will join returning stars Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Brooks Marks, Ava Dash, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Zakkour, Shai Fruchter and Hudson McLeroy.
While viewers are familiar with the show’s existing friend group, the three newcomers arrive with impressive resumes, notable connections and plenty of opinions about the cast they’re about to join.
Rowan Henchy Has Hollywood Ambitions and Famous Parents
Rowan may be new to Bravo viewers, but she grew up in a famous household. The recent Wake Forest University graduate is the daughter of actress Brooke Shields and writer-producer Chris Henchy.
After moving back to New York City, Rowan is pursuing a career in entertainment and has big goals for the future.
“I’m hoping to be the next female Fallon,” she told Bravo Insider, while also revealing she recently completed the second draft of her first screenplay.
Rowan joined the group through Ava Dash and quickly formed friendships with Ariana, Gia, Riley and Shai.
While she says drama isn’t her goal, she made it clear she’s willing to speak up when necessary.
“I’m really not one to be involved in drama, but if I need to stand up for myself or I feel like someone was treated incorrectly, then I will,” she said.
Liam Obergfoll and Kendall White Already Have Strong Group Connections on ‘Next Gen NYC’
Liam enters season 2 through his friendship with Brooks Marks, but he quickly developed relationships with the rest of the cast as well.
The aspiring actor, writer and director described the group as friendlier than expected.
“I was expecting to jump into a pool with some sharks — it’s a bunch of dolphins,” he joked.
Still, Liam offered one warning.
“I would say no one can keep a secret,” he said. “Careful what you tell Shai.”
Meanwhile, Kendall joins the cast with deep ties to Liam. The Ivy League graduate works in tech and hopes to build a successful career inspired by entrepreneur Emma Grede.
Kendall described Liam as a lifelong friend who feels more like family.
“We’ve just gone through so much together and so many iterations of our lives,” she said. “I’ve spent Thanksgiving at his family’s.”
With new friendships, old loyalties and fresh personalities entering the mix, season 2 appears poised to bring even more drama to the growing “Next Gen NYC” universe.
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