The excitement around Alia Shawkat’s pregnancy during Season 2 of FX’s hit series The Old Man has caught the attention of fans and media alike.

Known for her role as Angela Adams, the Arrested Development alum made headlines not just for her performance but also for her personal life.

In the second season, which premiered on September 12, 2024, many viewers noticed that Shawkat appeared different.

This was because she was indeed pregnant. Alia Shawkat welcomed a baby boy in November 2023, and her pregnancy coincided with the filming of the show.

The production for Season 2 began in March 2023 but paused during the writers’ strike that started in May 2023, meaning parts of the season were filmed while Shawkat was expecting.

Her character, Angela Adams, is back in Season 2 with a thrilling storyline about her kidnapping.

Although the show does not depict her character as pregnant, Shawkat’s real-life circumstances have inevitably added another layer of intrigue to her role.

In the first season’s finale, viewers learned that Angela is not Dan Chase’s daughter, which adds a twist to her current predicament.

Now, with her actual father having taken her, Dan Chase (played by Jeff Bridges) teams up with FBI director Harold Harper, portrayed by John Lithgow, to rescue her.

Shawkat has generally kept her personal life private, making it hard for fans to get details about her family.

In past interviews, she has quashed rumors about who the father of her child is, even dismissing speculation about Brad Pitt.

As for the future of The Old Man, the show has yet to be renewed for a third season. The current season, running until October 24, 2024, still has several episodes left for viewers to enjoy.