The world was captivated last year by the first season of futuristic tech-based thriller series Mr Robot. Having already received a ton of coveted accolades, the show was immediately commissioned for a second season.

Variety reports that the series has recently begin production in New York City, and with that has come announcements of new cast members and characters - including rapper Joey Bada$$. 

Bada$$, real name Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, is set to have a recurring role on Leon, a "wise, philosophical" new friend of the show's introverted protagonist Elliot (Rami Malek,) who, albeit overly talkative, provides the star with meaningful life advice throughout the series. This is set to be the 21-year-old's first foray into the world of TV acting. 

Other guest stars on the second series of the acclaimed show include comedian Craig Robinson, who will play a "neighborhood local" named Ray and Chris Conroy, alongside new addition to the regular cast, Grace Gummer.

The second season of Mr Robot is set to premiere this summer. 

Earlier this month, Bada$$ premiered a brand new track, "Ready," produced by Statik Selektah. Listen Below.

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