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Overview
- Rivals season 2 is underway with a number of new and returning cast members confirmed, as the show expands its ensemble for the follow-up season on Disney+.[1][3]
- Notable additions include Rupert Everett as Malise Gordon and Maxim Ays as Sebbie Carlisle, with several other new faces joining the cast alongside returning stars like David Tennant, Alex Hassell, and Aidan Turner.[3][1]
Key casting notes
- Rupert Everett joins as Malise Gordon, Helen Gordon’s new husband and a former show-jumping coach in the series’ world.[3]
- Maxim Ays is cast as Sebbie Carlisle, a rising talent in the new season’s ensemble.[3]
- Returning cast includes core players such as David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, and others reprising roles, ensuring continuity from season 1.[1][3]
Release and production context
- Season 2 was announced after the success of season 1, with Disney+ confirming additional cast and ongoing production plans for a larger, more twist-filled second run.[1]
- The show remains an adaptation of a Jilly Cooper work and continues to explore 1980s-inspired stakes, fashion, and dynamics around rivalries and affairs.[1]
Recent coverage and look-ahead
- Media outlets have highlighted the influx of new talent and the return of familiar faces, signaling a robust season ahead with more wit, desire, and drama.[3]
- Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews have underscored the show's scale and the challenge of expanding an acclaimed ensemble for the new episodes.[9]
Would you like me to pull the most recent official press releases or provide a quick cast table summarizing who’s in and who’s returning? I can also fetch the latest premiere date and where to watch the new episodes.[1][3]