Washington [USA], Netflix and A24 anthology series 'Beef' is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season, with negotiations underway to secure Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as its stars, following a debut season star that garnered widespread praise and multiple Emmy Awards. .

Sources close to the production have revealed to Deadline that they are in talks with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan to lead season 2 of 'Beef'.

Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny have already been confirmed to join the cast, adding more depth to the next installment of the anthology.

While Netflix refrained from commenting on the negotiations involving Isaac and Mulligan, people familiar with the project revealed to Deadline that season 2 will explore the dynamics of two feuding couples, promising a narrative rich in conflict and intrigue.

Initial reports obtained by Deadline speculated that the roles Isaac and Mulligan are negotiating were initially intended for Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, although those plans did not materialize.

The second season of 'Beef' has yet to be officially greenlit, but with updates on negotiations moving forward with Isaac and Mulligan, anticipation is building among fans eager to witness their potential collaboration on this acclaimed anthology.

Oscar Isaac has recently received acclaim for his role in HBO's 'Scenes From a Marriage', which earned him an Emmy nomination.

He also completed filming Julian Schnabel's 'Dante's Hand', starring alongside Jason Momoa, and is currently involved in the adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', where he plays Doctor Frankenstein.

Meanwhile, three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan has received high critical praise for her performance in 'Maestro' alongside Bradley Cooper, which earned her rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

She recently appeared in the Netflix movie 'Spaceman' alongside Adam Sandler.