Rivals Season 2 Filming Begins with Returning Cast in Cotswolds

Filming for the second season of the hit Disney+ series 'Rivals,' based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel, has officially begun in the Cotswolds, with much of the star-studded cast returning, including David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, and Danny Dyer. The new season will feature an extended twelve-episode run, up from eight in the first season, and promises to deliver more drama, wit, and passion set against the glamorous 1980s British television backdrop. While David Tennant’s character faced a cliffhanger ending, it has been confirmed he will return in some capacity, despite his absence from recent set photos. The show has been critically acclaimed, securing three TV Bafta nominations and boasting high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting its popularity and success. Disney+ and Hulu have shared first-look images of the cast back in costume, highlighting the continuation of intense rivalries and high-stakes confrontations among the characters. Fans can expect the second season to pick up the latter half of the Cooper novel, exploring the collision of personal and professional lives where secrets and ambitions push loyalties to the brink.