HIMYF S2: Sophie’s Dad May Be a S.H.I.E.L.D. or Scrubs Star

The HIMYM spinoff series How I Met Your Father season 2 will explore Sophie’s quest to find her dad, who could be portrayed by an actor from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or Scrubs.

The sitcom follows the older Sophie as she narrates to her son the story of how she met his dad, while the main narrative focuses on her younger self. Besides the mystery of Sophie’s future husband and child’s father, another key plot point in How I Met Your Father season 2 is the identity of Sophie’s dad.

The latest trailer teasing the return of How I Met Your Father season 2 after its mid-season break reveals Sophie’s quest to find her dad, who could be played by one of these men, Clark Gregg from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Travis Schuldt from Scrubs, or another mystery actor.

Sophie’s Dad Mystery: HIMYF S2 Teases S.H.I.E.L.D. and Scrubs Actors — Clark Gregg or Travis Schuldt Could Play Sophie’s Dad

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There's so much more to come. #HIMYF returns May 23. pic.twitter.com/XiCCn940p0
— How I Met Your Father (@HIMYFonHulu) April 13, 2023

The trailer shows Jesse promising to help Sophie track down her dad, along with their friends as we saw in the mid-season finale. The group will surely face some funny challenges in true sitcom style, as Sid compares their situation to Mamma Mia.

Sophie’s quest to find her dad is not just a Mamma Mia-inspired plot, but also a crucial step for her to move on with her life. Her lack of knowledge about her dad has made her feel trapped in the past. This was evident in her previous relationship with Robert, an older man who she thought could be her dad. She was wrong, but her doubt ruined the relationship.

Sophie has more to gain from finding her dad than just avoiding an awkward relationship. She also wants to break free from the past and embrace herself and her identity. Knowing who her dad is will probably give her some closure and help her focus on herself and finding her true love, whether he has already appeared in How I Met Your Father or not remains to be seen.

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It will be interesting to find out if Sophie’s dad will be played by Gregg or Schuldt. Another possibility could be Sophie’s dad turning out to be someone from How I Met Your Mother, considering many characters from HIMYM have appeared in HIMYF.

This mystery is a clever way to keep the viewers hooked, since How I Met Your Father’s main mystery will likely be solved only in the final episode. Until then, this can add some excitement as Sophie looks for family and love.

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About How I Met Your Father

How I Met Your Father (HIMYF) is a spinoff series of the incredibly successful CBS show, How I Met Your Mother. The original show ran for nine seasons, from 2005 to 2014, quickly making its mark with a dedicated cult-like fanbase.

HIMYF was announced to start production in April 2021 with the Lizzy McGuire star Hilary Duff playing the lead called Sophie, narrating her journey to her children in the future.

The show’s flashbacks will start from Sophie and her close friends navigating love, life and struggles in the modern era of dating, paying bills and more, in 2021.

Created by writers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger of This Is Us fame and directed by the original show’s director, Pamela Fryman, the first season of HIMYF is revealed to have 10 episodes. No further details have yet been released.