Kaitlin Olson, known for her 20 years of comedic work on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is demonstrating impressive dramatic skills in ABC’s High Potential. Her performance has had a significant impact on the younger cast members as the series returned for its second season.
Co-Stars Applaud Olson’s Leadership and Support on Set
With the Season 2 premiere airing Tuesday night, co-stars Amirah J and Matthew Lamb spoke highly of Olson’s influence during interviews with TheWrap, calling her a “masterclass” in acting. They praised both her talent and the supportive atmosphere she fosters on set.
Kaitlin is a powerhouse, she’s fantastic. It’s a masterclass watching her work and she makes everybody feel so welcome. She will always go up to the day players or a background character and introduce herself,
Matthew Lamb said at ABC’s Summer Soirée on September 5.
Kaitlin is incredible, I’ve learned so much from her over the last two, three years. She’s very motherly and nurturing, on and off screen, so I always feel super comfortable any time I get to work with her, and she’s definitely the person I work with the most. A masterclass.
Amirah J added.
Character Dynamics Develop as Season 2 Continues Storylines
Amirah J and Matthew Lamb portray Morgan’s older children, Ava and Elliot, respectively, with Elliot notably displaying a high IQ like their mother. Season 2 picks up one week after the Season 1 finale, where Ava’s missing father, Roman, reenters the storyline.
We pick up where we left off, Episode 1 occurs a week after the Season 1 finale. My character definitely goes through a bit of a rollercoaster with figuring out more about her father and his disappearance, and how that has shaped her,
Amirah explained.
It affects her relationship with her mom, too, which is very interesting to see play out.
Matthew Lamb shared additional insights, emphasizing the expanded focus on their characters this season.
You see more of us this time, and obviously there’s more episodes so you just get more. It’s so much fun, Amirah’s the best big set sister ever,
he stated.
The Cast Embraces Growing Audience and Success
Beyond the personal growth and chemistry among the cast, the series has garnered strong ratings for ABC. The young actors expressed excitement about the show’s reception and how it resonates with viewers.
When you see the numbers, you can’t really internalize how many people that is watching your show,
Lamb commented.
But when you go look at all of the different fans loving ‘High Potential’ online, it really means a lot.
I tried to keep my school life and work life separate, but my friends and my friends’ families would watch and support – but actually enjoy it and want to know what’s going on, too,
Amirah noted.
A few episodes into the season when we started breaking records for ABC, that was crazy to see. I’m so grateful for it.
High Potential’s Continued Impact and Availability
As Kaitlin Olson leverages her range beyond comedy in High Potential, the show maintains strong viewership and critical approval. This growth signals the series’ promising future on ABC and streaming platforms.
High Potential is broadcast Tuesdays on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu shortly afterward.
