Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell share jokes and cigarettes on the set of Rivals 2 as David Tennant's villain seeks revenge
Based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, the raunchy period drama launched on Disney+ last year to great success.
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Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell shared laughs on set of Rivals 2
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The stars are both returning for the show's second outing
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David Tennant was also spotted on set
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Filming for series two is underway and the two actors were all smiles in photos from the set.
The ensemble cast also includes
Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson
and
Following the original book, the first series of
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It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others' affections in the
Series two will comprise 12 episodes altogether - marking an increase of four.
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how execs commissioned the show for a second outing before series one even debuted.
Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the
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After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending,
Fans soon flocked to social media to share their appreciation for the show.
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One penned: "Episode one done. It's magnificent! Well done @DisneyPlus and Dame Jilly. #Rivals."
Another wrote: "I f*****g love #rivals on #DisneyPlus so glad it hasn't disappointed me as it is my favourite book ever (and no I'm not embarrassed to admit it)."
While a third remarked:
"#rivals everything I expected and more! 80s
hair
, music and debauchery! I love it!"
A fourth chimed in: "Im loving this show!!! #rivals #hulu."
Rivals: The Cast
An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals.
Victoria Smurfit - Maud O'Hara (Declan's wretched wife and a former actress)
Danny Dyer - Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire)
Rufus Jones - Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis)
Author Dame Jilly Cooper said previously: "Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I've adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters - Rutshire's Finest.
She added: "I'm orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!"
Rivals airs on Disney+.
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