Summary

• Outlast season 2 debuts on September 4 with new survivalists in the Alaskan wilderness.
• Participants must work together in teams, using diverse skills to outlast rivals.
• Cast from various backgrounds bring unique expertise to the competition.

team standing won a $1 million cash prize. The participants were divided into four teams: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta. Instead of removing the contestants, the Outlast cast would win by lasting longer than every other team in this competition.

The only rule was that no one could survive alone and needed their team to work together to reach the end. Once a contestant found it unbearable, they were expected to fire a flare gun to let the rest know they were quitting. Outlast season 2 will pretty much have the same format. The players in Outlast season 2 have different skill sets, from bow hunting to setting traps and crafting weapons. Their adeptness will help them compete and find the right strategies to challenge their opponents. Meet the cast of Outlast season 2.

Zach Owens

He's A Social Media Manager

Zach Owens has what it takes to Outlast the challenge and rise to the top. Hailing from Melba, Idaho, Zach can understand animal behavior and is at the top of 1% of bow hunters, according to Tudum. He is also good at constructing different wood shelters, making him the right person to survive the wilderness. Zach is quite active on Instagram, with over 3k posts and 48k followers, often sharing his hunting adventures.

Eric Shevchenko

He's A Chef

Eric Shevchenko is a chef whose menu comprises snapping turtles, raccoons, wild porcupines, and more. With his botanical and huntsmanship experience, the Saginaw, Michigan native will use everything to keep himself and his teammates safe. When he's not out in the wilderness hunting, Eric enjoys sharing videos and photos of meals he's preparing with his over 4k followers on Instagram.

Brianna Walston

She's An Airforce Veteran

Brianna Walston, AKA Bri, describes herself as someone who can "handle herself against mother nature's merciful ways." She is an accomplished bow hunter from Las Vegas. Additionally, Bri has spent over three years in Alaska and has the right mental toughness thanks to her military background.

Bayardo Hernandez

He's A Python Remover

Bayardo Hernandez, AKA Bayo, is a professorial hunter and trapper from Miami. He will bring some skills to Outlast season 2, including spear hunting, python and iguana hunting, hog removal, and trapping. Being a python removal Florida state contractor means anyone in his team will survive the Alaskan wilderness comfortably.

Brendon Ash

He's An Experienced Trapper

As a professional trapper, Brendon Ash has caught some of the largest predators on earth. Some of the animals he's trapped include wolves, coyotes, bears, elk, and more. The man from Central Idaho will rely on the skills he's gained since he carved his first bow at 19.

Meghan Buchanan

She's A Rocket Scientist

Meghan Buchanan has seven summits under her belt, including Mount Everest. Meghan's motivation to undertake this challenge was to raise awareness of dyslexia and learning disabilities. She sure has done a phenomenal job. The Vail Valley, Colorado, resident describes herself as an adventure athlete who has endured harsh weather conditions in Antarctica. Therefore, the new Outlast cast member might find the Alaskan climate a bit bearable. Meghan can fish and build structures. The rocket scientist enjoys mountaineering, Nordic skiing, and other activities that push her out of her comfort zone.

Joey DiDesidero

Works In Hazardous Waste Management

Joey DiDesidero has Chickasaw Indian heritage, which would explain his outdoorsy personality. He is from Benton City, Washington, and lives on a hobby farm with his wife and two kids. It's like Joey's ion for adventure has its own heartbeat. He backpacked for eight months across Europe with his wife during their honeymoon. At that time, the couple visited many European countries, including Prague, Hungary, and Croatia. The duo also enjoyed visiting Scotland and hiking up Arthur's seat.

"Arthur's seat provides incredible panoramic views of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. Despite the name, the hill is apparently not named after King Arthur and the name's origin is still in dispute. However, Arthur's seat is a recreation and respite for tourists and Edinburgh residents alike."

Sammy Norris

He's A Creator And Bushcrafter

Sammy Norris deeply knows how to carve weapons, craft tools, and build shelters. He understands what it takes to use nature and create something magical out of it. Sammy combines his ion for adventure with his love for videography and regularly shares his hacks on YouTube. Outlast season 2 drops and winning it all together.

Julio Laboy

He's A Defense Lawyer

Julio Laboy has what it takes to get to the Outlast season 2 finale. He can not only craft weapons but also has some incredible physical strength. He will adapt to the wild Alaskan thanks to his primitive fire-building techniques and Julio's ability to build debris shelters. It won't take too long before Outlast viewers can see how far the Buckeye, Arizona native will go and whether he will survive the tough climatic conditions in Alaska.

Deontre Thomas

He's An Arborist

Deontre Thomas, also known as Tre, is an expert at traps and snares. He hails from Austin, Texas. Tre has extensively researched how Native Americans lived with assistance from a few mentors in the Black hunting community. According to his Instagram bio, Deontre is a Pisces. A Pisces is adaptable and capable of navigating through life storms. Also, people born under this sign have strong intuition. For that reason, Tre will most likely blend in with the other Outlast players and figure out ways to emerge a winner.