Rivals Shares New Photos Of The Cast Back On Set As Season 2 Filming Begins – But There's 1 Notable Absentee

David Tennant, Nafessa Williams and Aidan Turner in RivalsRivals fans have a major cause for celebration – as the show has officially entered production on its second season.On Wednesday, Disney+ shared pictures of the reunited cast back on set, with Alex Hassell posing alongside Nafessa Williams and Aidan Turner.Another snap also shows Danny Dyer – in full Freddie Jones garb, of course – alongside co-star his on-screen wife Lisa McGrillis.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Disney+ UK (@disneyplusuk)Noticeably absent from the newly-released set photos was David Tennant, whose character’s life hung in the balance at the end of season one in a jaw-dropping cliffhanger.However, it was confirmed earlier this month that the former Doctor Who star would be back as Lord Tony Baddingham in some capacity, after his name was spotted in footage of the new season’s first table read.David Tennant in RivalsThe first season of Rivals – based on Jilly Cooper’s hit “bonkbuster” novel of the same name – became a huge hit for Disney+ when it began streaming last year.Rivals wound up securing three nominations at the recent TV Baftas, including specific acting nods for David Tennant and Katherine Parkinson, and was eventually renewed for a bumper second season, consisting of 12 episodes compared to the inaugural run’s eight.Disney previously teased “even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists” in the new batch of episodes, with an official press release saying: “As power struggles escalate and rivalries deepen, ambition drives every move, pushing loyalties to the edge.”The synopsis continued: “Set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside and the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment will see the return of the all-star cast that won the hearts of fans and critics alike as well as introducing brand new faces.”Details of these “brand new faces” are yet to be revealed, but rest assured that we’ll be keeping you posted when there’s more news…READ MORE:That Wild Rivals Cliffhanger Ending Could Have Looked Very DifferentRivals Stars Reveal The Heartwarming Scene They Completely ImprovisedDavid Tennant Gets Real About Filming Sex Scenes In His Racy New Drama Rivals

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