Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett Join Disney+ Series 'Rivals' Season 2

Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett are set to feature in the second season of Disney+'s 'Rivals'. The show is an adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's bestselling novel. Atwell plays Helen, the ex-wife of Rupert Campbell-Black, while Everett portrays her husband, Malise Gordon.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Los Angeles | Updated: 21-08-2025 10:01 IST | Created: 21-08-2025 10:01 IST
Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett Join Disney+ Series 'Rivals' Season 2
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Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett are joining the cast of the popular Disney+ series 'Rivals' for its second season, based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper.

The seasoned actors will be portraying key guest roles: Atwell as Helen Gordon, former spouse of lead character Rupert Campbell-Black, and Everett as Malise Gordon, her current husband and Campbell-Black's former mentor.

The series continues with returning lead actors Alex Hassell and David Tennant, while production is underway. The first season captured audiences with its eight-episode run in October 2024, under directors Elliot Hegarty, Dee Koppang O'Leary, and Alexandra Brodski.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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