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Dame Jilly Cooper's Death Stuns Rivals Cast Mid-Filming
25 Mar
Summary
- Dame Jilly Cooper passed away while filming the show inspired by her novels.
- The cast, including Katherine Parkinson, expressed deep shock and devastation.
- The second season, expanded to 12 episodes, aims to honor Dame Jilly Cooper.
The cast of the popular Disney+ series "Rivals" experienced profound shock and devastation following the death of Dame Jilly Cooper, the author whose novels inspired the show. Dame Jilly tragically passed away at her home in October after a fall, midway through the filming of the show's second season.
Dame Jilly Cooper had been an integral part of the production, contributing to scriptwriting and being present on set. Actress Katherine Parkinson described the news as a "real shock" to everyone involved.
The upcoming second season, which has been expanded to 12 episodes, is now being dedicated to her memory. The cast is determined to ensure the series honors her legacy, with Parkinson expressing confidence that they will "do Jilly justice."
The show, set in the glamorous yet ruthless world of 1980s television, is set to return on May 15. The trailer for the new season hints at escalating rivalries between TV companies Corinium and Venturer, with characters like Lord Tony Baddingham and Rupert Campbell-Black engaged in fierce competition. The series promises to explore fractured marriages, hidden secrets, and tested loyalties amidst the hedonistic excess of the era.
