Shailene Woodley received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her brief but critically praised appearance in Hulu's Paradise Season 2. Despite being contracted for only four episodes, Woodley expressed genuine enthusiasm about joining the production after being recruited by creator Dan Fogelman, and she highlighted the show's exceptional working conditions and the positive influence of co-star Sterling K. Brown.

Woodley attributed Annie Clay's impact on viewers to the character's emotional complexity and protective nature, suggesting audiences particularly related to her resilience and determination to build security for her family. She connected this narrative resonance to viewers' recent lived experiences with isolation and uncertainty, and noted her ongoing interest in exploring the character's potential return through flashback scenes in future seasons. Simultaneously, Woodley is developing a new adaptation for Hulu based on Sophie Stava's novel 'Count My Lies.'