Big Little Lies is confirmed to return to screens in 2019, with HBO including season 2 of the series as part of its list of shows coming over the course of this year. But there was more to the story in the original book version. While Moriarty did write a Big Little Lies follow-up for Kelley to use as a guide for Season 2, there’s no sign anyone else will get a chance to read it. The series … And that, right there, is why season 2 was even possible: There were some leftovers from the original book storyline. Big Little Lies became a critical and watercooler favorite and gave HBO a timely series with top talent attached and awards cache. Pic credit: HBO. Big Little Lies author Lianne Moriarty definitely is open to a second installment of the limited series starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley… The author of the book the … "Big Little Lies" finally answered the questions viewers had been asking all season. Big Little Lies Season 2 premieres on HBO in summer. Big Little Lies wrapped on HBO recently, and there are no plans currently to air a second season. That could change though! Created by David E. Kelley , it premiered on HBO on February 19, 2017. 'Big Little Lies' Season 2 Premiere Date, Plot News: Sequel Depends on Book Author; Cast Looking Forward to New Installment 11 Differences Between The 'Big Little Lies' Book and TV Show ... there. The seven-episode first season was written by Kelley and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée . Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman are creating a sequel to 'Big Little Lies' with Liane Moriarty's 'Truly Madly Guilty.' Big Little Lies is an American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. "Big Little Lies" author Liane Moriarty shares her idea for a possible spinoff. ... don’t hold your breath for a “Big Little Lies” book series just yet. Moriarty said a sequel to Big Little Lies could focus on Bonnie's backstory and what happens for Celeste now that her abusive husband is gone.