(indieWIRE: 07.02.02) — The Independent Film Channel (IFC) has picked up a second season of its original series, “Dinner for Five” the network announced yesterday. “Dinner” is hosted by Jon Favreau (”Swingers” and “Made”) who also created the program. It features four dinner in a free for all . The season opener will include Favreau’s “Daredevil” co-stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner along with Colin Farrell and director Kevin Smith. The format is spontaneous with guests swapping banter about life and their pet projects.

“Dinner for Five”’s refreshing, no holds barred format has resonated with IFC’s viewers,” said Frances Berwick, senior vice president programming, IFC and Bravo in a release. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our relationship with Jon Favreau.” Managed and operated by Bravo Networks, the Independent Film Channel broadcasts independent film commercial free 24 hours a day. IFC Originals produces original programming that airs on the network exclusively. Bravo Networks is a division of Rainbow Media Holidings Inc., which provides news, sports and other entertainment programming. [Brian Brooks]