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Rivals Cast Lands Huge £1.5M Payday for Series 2
18 Feb
Summary
- Main cast reportedly earns £1.5 million each for the new series.
- The second series of the show is based on Jilly Cooper's novel.
- The show returns in May with new and returning character arcs.
The ensemble cast of the Disney+ series 'Rivals' is reportedly commanding an impressive £1.5 million each for the second season, a significant increase following the success of the inaugural run. The show, adapted from the late Jilly Cooper's novel, is set to return in May, with the main actors enjoying lucrative salaries.
The cast members, including Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, and Alex Hassell, are all said to be benefiting from this bumper pay deal. This recognition of star power extends even to actors in supporting roles, highlighting Disney's investment in the show's appeal.
The second series will delve deeper into the rivalries surrounding the Central South West television franchise, as Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) wages war against his competitors. Expect heightened drama, fractured marriages, illicit affairs, and long-buried secrets with explosive consequences.
Fans can anticipate the return of key characters such as Lord Tony Baddingham, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell), Declan O'Hara (Aidan Turner), and Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams). The synopsis teases a dangerous new phase in the battle for television dominance, where ambition and manipulation take center stage amid the hedonistic glamour of the 1980s.
The critically acclaimed series, described by Disney+ as 'the naughtiest show on television,' is scheduled for release on May 15.
