Rivals Season 2: New Cast Additions and Plot Details Revealed
Disney+ has announced the latest additions to the cast of the second season of "Rivals," a drama based on Jilly Cooper's popular novel. Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett will join the ensemble as guest stars in the series. Atwell will play Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black, while Everett will portray Malise Gordon, Helen's husband and Campbell-Black's former show-jumping coach. The show, produced by The Happy Prince and part of ITV Studios, is currently filming in the U.K. The second season will consist of 12 episodes, following the success of the first season on Disney+.
New cast members for the second season include Maxim Ays, Holly Cattle, Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt, and Jonny Weldon. The original ensemble cast will return, along with several supporting players. Set in the 1980s British television industry and the Cotswolds countryside, the upcoming season will delve deeper into power struggles and rivalries that threaten careers, marriages, and reputations.
Lee Mason, executive director of Scripted Originals at Disney+, expressed excitement about the addition of Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett to the cast, noting their suitability for the world of Rutshire created by Jilly Cooper. Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Alexander Lamb, chief creative officer and creative director of Happy Prince, respectively, shared their enthusiasm for the new cast members and the return of the series, highlighting the talent involved in the production.
The series is executive produced by Treadwell-Collins, Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty, Laura Wade, Jilly Cooper, and Jonny Richards for Disney+ EMEA scripted content. Eliza Mellor serves as the series producer. "Rivals" will be available on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the U.K. and internationally. The first season is currently streaming on Disney+.
In conclusion, the second season of "Rivals" promises to deliver more drama, intrigue, and stellar performances from its cast, including the newly announced additions of Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett. Fans can look forward to an expanded storyline and the continuation of the captivating world of Rutshire created by Jilly Cooper.