Tell Me Lies Season 3: Tom Ellis set to return? Here's what you can expect from the upcoming chapter
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British actor Tom Ellis is officially set to reprise his role in Tell Me Lies Season 3, bringing back a character whose arc continues to stir complex emotions among viewers.The announcement comes after speculation that his storyline may have concluded with the Season 2 finale, which ended on a dramatic revelation involving an open relationship kept secret from Bree, played by Catherine Missal.Speaking at CBS Fest, Ellis confirmed his return to the Hulu drama, stating he is set to begin filming immediately.'Yes, I'm going back. I'm actually going there on Saturday to start shooting,' Ellis revealed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.He described the new season as 'as dark, toxic and funny as ever,' hinting at the emotionally charged narrative the show has become known for.'Just when you thought our characters couldn't do anything more ridiculous to themselves, they ended up doing it,' he said, offering a glimpse of what lies ahead in Season 3.The conclusion of the second season saw Bree uncover the truth about her lover Oliver's marriage to Marianne, who had been fully aware of their affair.It was further revealed that Oliver and Marianne were in an open relationship—information Oliver had never disclosed.The discovery upended Bree's sense of trust, leaving her emotionally shattered.Initially, series creator Meaghan Oppenheimer expressed uncertainty about Ellis' future on the show.'I think we kind of learned that Oliver is so broken and hollow by the end of this season that I'm ready for Bree to be done with him,' she told Variety.However, the narrative appears to have shifted in favour of further exploring Oliver's involvement, albeit with less central focus.While Ellis noted that the upcoming season does not centre on his character, he confirmed Oliver will still play a key role in Bree's storyline.'The focus isn't so much on my character this season, but it still plays very much into the Bree storyline,' he said, suggesting continued emotional entanglements and unresolved tensions.The actor also hinted at 'a lot of redeeming moments' for Oliver, potentially setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of his character in the backdrop of past missteps and emotional manipulation.Creator Oppenheimer has indicated a shift in narrative structure for Season 3. Speaking to Variety, she said viewers can expect the story to lean more into the future timeline, particularly focusing on the year 2015, moving away from the earlier college setting in 2008.'I think it would be a little bit shifted in the sense that there will probably be more 2015 than 2008,' she stated.Tell Me Lies Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available for streaming on Disney+.With Ellis confirmed to return and the promise of more layered, dark storytelling, anticipation continues to build for the next chapter of the emotionally charged series.Fans of Tom Ellis and the show's complex relationship dynamics can expect Season 3 to push the boundaries further when it premieres.It traces the intense and complicated relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as it develops over eight years. Meeting in college during a pivotal time in their lives, the pair navigate a series of seemingly minor decisions that ultimately shape their futures in irreversible ways.Lucy's relationship with food is introduced early in the book, revealing that she has been battling a serious eating disorder for a significant period.
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