Mr Bigstuff season 2 release date and cast as new series includes huge reunion
Danny Dyer is set to grace our screens again as Lee Campbell in the much-anticipated second season of Mr Bigstuff on Sky, with fans eagerly counting down the days.
Ryan Sampson, the brains behind the series, reprises his role as Glen, Lee's estranged brother, as the new season picks up a fortnight after the jaw-dropping revelation of season one.
The plot thickens as the brothers discover their father, whom they thought dead, is very much alive. Lee and Glen react differently to this bombshell and join forces in a quest to find their elusive dad.
The official synopsis hints at a tumultuous journey ahead: "With secrets spilling and tempers flaring, it's only a matter of time before the family blows up - again."
Here's everything you need to know about Mr Bigstuff's second season, including when it airs, who's starring, and how many episodes to expect.
When is Mr Bigstuff season 2 out?
Sky and NOW subscribers can breathe a sigh of relief as the wait is nearly over, with the new season premiering on Thursday, July 24.
How many episodes are in Mr Bigstuff season 2?
According to comedy.co.uk, the season kicks off with two episodes debuting on Sky Max at 9pm on July 24, followed by four more episodes released weekly, culminating in the finale on August 21.
Who will be appearing in Mr Bigstuff season 2?
The cast sees the return of Adrian Scarborough, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Victoria Alcock, Ned Dennehy, and Clive Russell as Ian, Aysha, Sue, Bunny, and Uncle Ron, respectively.
Adding to the excitement, the season will feature guest appearances, including Linda Henry, Dyer's fellow EastEnders alum, who steps into the role of Pam, a forthright mechanic working at the family's haulage business.
Sampson dropped hints about Dyer and Henry's on-screen reunion in the series, describing Henry as "amazing" and teasing that the upcoming season will be "spicy" during an interview with Radio Times.
Rula Lenska is set to spice things up in the cast as Rita, a flamboyant and coquettish character who the brothers suspect has ties to their absent father.
Shaun Williamson is also on board, playing an irate children's entertainer who becomes embroiled in yet another conflict between the siblings.
The show will feature a host of guest stars including Sampson's Brassic colleagues Tom Hanson and Parth Thakerar, alongside Shobna Gulati, David Mumeni, and Alan Ford.
Fans can catch Mr Bigstuff season 2 when it premieres on Sky Max and NOW on Thursday, July 24.
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