Rivals series two starts filming as cast share behind the scenes snap of Danny Dyers return after BAFTA win
FILMING for Rivals series two has begun – as the cast shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Danny Dyer’s return.
The likes of David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Emily Atack also appear in the romp-filled series.
The smash-hit period drama, based on Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel, launched on Disney+ last year.
New snaps show cast members back on set to film the second series, which was confirmed last year.
It comes as cast member Danny Dyer recently took home a prestigious BAFTA.
The actor, 47, received the gong for his work in Sky Max comedy Mr Bigstuff – marking his first BAFTA win.
Meanwhile, the star recently revealed he will strip totally naked in a full-frontal nude scene for the new series of Rivals.
The second outing will comprise 12 episodes altogether – marking an increase of four.
David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams are all confirmed to be returning.
Also coming back are Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Oliver Chris, Victoria Smurfit and Luke Pasqualino to name just a few.
Following the original book, the first series of Rivals was set in the fictional county of Rutshire in the 80s.
It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others affections in the cut-throat world of telly execs.
Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the racy action in both the bedroom and boardroom.
After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending, many viewers eagerly waited to watch more on Disney+.
The Sun previously reported how execs commissioned the show for a second outing before series one even debuted.
Rivals: The Cast
An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals.
Alex Hassell – Rupert Campbell-Black (A retired Olympian show jumper who is now a Tory MP and sports minister)
David Tennant – Lord Baddingham (The managing director of Corinium Television)
Aidan Turner – Declan O’Hara (Former BBC journalist who is lured over to Corinium)
Victoria Smurfit – Maud O’Hara (Declan’s wretched wife and a former actress)
Nafessa Williams – Cameron Cook (No-nonsense American TV producer who works for Corinium)
Bella Maclean – Agatha Taggie O’Hara (Eldest daughter of Declan and Maud who wants to own her own catering business)
Katherine Parkinson – Lizzie Vereker (A romance author and resident of Rutshire)
Oliver Chris – James Vereker (TV host at Corinium and Lizzie’s self-absorbed husband)
Danny Dyer – Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire)
Lisa McGrillis – Valerie Jones (Freddie’s wife who is a notorious social climber)
Emily Atack – Sarah Stratton (The second wife of MP Paul Stratton, who wants to become a TV presenter)
Rufus Jones – Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis)
Claire Rushbrook – Monica, Lady Baddingham (Tony’s wife)
Luke Pasqualino – Basil ‘Bas’ Baddingham (Tony’s younger and promiscuous half-brother)
Gary Lamont – Charles Fairburn (Controller of programmes at Corinium)
Author Dame Jilly Cooper said at the time: “Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, Ive adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters – Rutshires Finest.
“And it has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season.”
She added: “Im orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!”
Rivals is available to stream on Disney+.
