Rivals reveals new cast members for upcoming second season filming
Disney+ recently announced some exciting casting news for the upcoming second season of “Rivals”. Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett are set to join the show as guest stars. Atwell will play the role of Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black, while Everett will portray her husband, Malise Gordon, who is Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach.
In addition to Atwell and Everett, several other talented actors have been announced to join the ensemble cast for the new season. Maxim Ays, Holly Cattle, Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt, and Jonny Weldon are among the new faces viewers can expect to see on screen.
Fans of the show can also look forward to the return of familiar faces from season one, including Wendy Albiston, Jamie Bisping, Denise Black, Timothy Blore, and Hubert Burton. The second season promises to deliver even more drama, wit, and intrigue as power struggles and rivalries intensify.
Set against the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside and the world of 1980s British television, “Rivals” offers a compelling mix of personal and professional conflict. Careers and relationships will be tested as secrets are revealed and loyalties are questioned.
Executive Director of Scripted Originals, EMEA Disney+, Lee Mason, expressed excitement about the new season, calling “Rivals” a beloved British drama. The show’s creators, Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Alexander Lamb, are equally enthusiastic about the upcoming season, highlighting the talented cast and promising more surprises to come.
Based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, “Rivals” will continue to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, intrigue, and competition. Filming for the series, produced by Happy Prince, is currently underway in the UK. Get ready for more unforgettable moments and shocking revelations in the extended second season of “Rivals”.
