Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett join Rivals 2
PTI
Last Updated:
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (PTI) 'Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One" actor Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett, known for working in projects such as 'My Best Friend's Wedding" and 'Another Country", are set to feature in the second season of Disney+ show 'Rivals".
According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, the actors will appear as guest stars in the upcoming dark comedy show, which is an adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's bestselling 1988 novel.
Actors Alex Hassell and David Tennant featured in the lead in the first season and are returning to reprise their roles in 'Rivals 2". The filming of the show is currently on.
Atwell will essay the role of Helen Gordon, the ex-wife of Hassell's character Rupert Campbell-Black and the mother of his two children, Marcus and Tabitha.
Everett will portray the role of Atwell's husband, Malise Gordon, who is Black's former show-jumping coach and mentor.
The first season of the series released in October 2024 and comprised eight episodes. It was directed by Elliot Hegarty, Dee Koppang O'Leary and Alexandra Brodski. PTI ATR ATR ATR
view comments
First Published:
August 21, 2025, 10:15 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Loading comments...
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
6 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Sunny Deol reveals the industry doubted Gadar: Ek Prem Katha: ‘They didn't even like the songs'
Actor Sunny Deol's Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is remembered as one of Bollywood's most iconic blockbusters, but few know that the film was met with skepticism before its release. In a recent interview with Zoom, Sunny revealed that the industry not only doubted the film's success but also dismissed its now-iconic music. Despite initial doubts from the industry, Sunny Deol's Gadar: Ek Prem Katha became a cultural hit.(PTI) Sunny opens up about how industry reacted to Gadar Reflecting on how disconnected the industry was from the audience's pulse, Sunny said, 'Whenever I used to play the songs for people, they didn't like them at the time. But now, the film takes itself along; it carries itself. Nobody can stop it. This happens because the industry and the audience are not in sync. When you get more, you forget. You drift apart from your craft.' Sunny also shared that he was initially unsure about doing the film when director Anil Sharma approached him with the script. But everything changed after that first narration. 'When he narrated the subject, I just fell in love with it. The whole night we listened to the narration, and the discussion happened. And my only thing was that it had to look like that period. Because if that period is not shown, then the story won't feel real. Working on it was a great experience throughout the film. I enjoy all my films, whichever one I do, because there are so many memories attached to them,' Sunny added. Despite doubts from the industry, Anil Sharma-directed Gadar, which also starred Ameesha Patel, became a cultural phenomenon and a box office juggernaut. It earned ₹133 crore in 2001. Its 2023 sequel, Gadar 2, repeated history, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever, earning ₹691.08 crore. Sunny's upcoming project Sunny Deol is set to return in Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 war epic directed by JP Dutta. He also has Lahore 1947, produced by Aamir Khan and co-starring Preity Zinta. Sunny will also play Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Sanya Malhotra on winning a National Award for her films Jawan, Kathal and Sam Bahadur: ‘Feels very special'
The multi-talented actress Sanya Malhotra recently talked candidly about her National Award-winning films. The actress said she never thought her efforts would be so fruitful. It should be noted that Jawan, Kathal, and Sam Bahadur have won national honors. Sanya Malhotra talks candidly about her films winning national praise The Dangal actress told News18, 'I don't know. It was such a tough year. Pata hai, shoot karte samay aisa lag nai raha tha. (You know, while shooting it never felt that way.) Shoot karte samay aisa lag raha tha bas mehnat karo, mehnat karo. (While shooting, it only felt like—just work hard, keep working hard.) The whole year I remember I was shooting MRS. I shot four films that year. I was shooting Jawan; in the middle I shot Kathal, then again we went back to Jawan. Then in between, I shot MRS. And amidst all this, we were also shooting Sam Bahadur. Then I had to return to Jawan again. Most of the time I was spending time at the airport. My entire team and I remember hum bags leke ek airport se dusare airport jaa rahe the. (My team and I were constantly carrying bags, moving from one airport to another.) Aur uss time pe mere dimaag pe aaya bhi nai ki inn sab ka reward national award hoga. (And at that time, it never even crossed my mind that all this would be rewarded with a National Award.) And it feels very special. Maine hamesha se socha hai hard work karo. Karam karo aur faal ki ich ana karo. (I have always believed—just work hard, do your karma, and don't desire the fruits.) I never thought kabhi hoga mere sath. (I never thought something like this would ever happen with me.) Main sar jhuka ke 10 saal se kaam kar rahe hu. (I have been working with my head down for 10 years now.) Kabhi socha nai iska mujhe reward milna chahiye. (I never thought that I deserved any reward for it.) I am very happy." National Awards It is noteworthy to mention that Kathal, starring Sanya Malhotra, took home the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film this year. For Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor (she played a supporting role). Sam Bahadur took home the Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, and Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values awards. Sanya portrayed Vicky Kaushal's wife. About the movie 'Kathal' Under the guise of a quirky mystery, Yashowardhan Mishra's Kathal is a humorous social commentary. The case of two missing jackfruits serves as the backdrop for the film's witty commentary on gender dynamics, bureaucracy, and media spectacle. Sanya's portrayal of a resolute young police officer looking into the strange case was praised for its depth and sincerity. About the movie 'Sam Bahadur' Sam Manekshaw's remarkable career and his path to becoming the first Indian Army officer to be elevated to the position of field marshal are examined by Sam Bahadur. The movie tells the story of Sam Manekshaw, a legendary member of the Indian army who served for more than 40 years and in five wars. Sanya's next movies: Next up for Sanya Malhotra are Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Bandar, which will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025, and another international action-comedy movie that is scheduled to begin production later this year. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Kavita Krishnamurthy names Sridevi as her favourite actors to sing for; shares experience working with Shabana Azmi
Kavita Krishnamurti, renowned for iconic songs like "Hawa Hawai," shares her admiration for actors Shabana Azmi and Sridevi. She recalls being humbled singing for Shabana and an unforgettable experience with Sridevi. Kavita also recounts a funny rehearsal story involving the lyrics 'Chi Hua Hua… Honolulu,' later changed to 'Mombasa.' Kavita Krishnamurthy, known for lending her voice to legendary Hindi film songs such as "Hawa Hawai" from 'Mr. India', "Nimbooda" from 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', "Bole Chudiyan" from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', and "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast" from 'Mohra', remains one of Bollywood's most revered playback singers. In a recent interview, she shared her admiration for the actors she has sung for, revealing that early in her career, she felt deeply humbled singing for Shabana Azmi , with some listeners even mistaking her voice for that of the actress herself. Impressive singing for Shabana Azmi Speaking to News18, the singer said that she was completely impressed when she first sang for Shabana Azmi. In 'Mile Sur Mera Tumhara', she sang just one line and it sounded exactly like Shabana's voice—so much so that people would think Shabana was singing it herself. Later, when she sang for her in 'Saaz' and 'In Custody', the way Shabana moved her lips made it feel like the song truly belonged to her. Unforgettable experience singing for Sridevi She also opened up about singing for Sridevi, describing the experience as unforgettable. She said that when she first went to Lakshmikant's house to learn the song, she didn't even know it was hers because, due to the scale, she thought it must be for Asha. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gleiten Sie in Ihre finanzielle Zukunft eToro Click Here Undo However, when she was told it was for Sridevi and that her voice would remain, she couldn't believe it. Hilarious anecdote from rehearsals Kavita Krishnamurti also shared a hilarious anecdote from the rehearsals. She described the rehearsal as hilarious, picturing Boney Kapoor , Javed Akhtar , Lakshmikant and Pyarelal all sitting in the drawing room while she sat with her notebook. Lakshmikant told her to write down the lyrics, so she wrote: Chi Hua Hua. Honolulu. She kept looking at Javed, wondering if those were really his words. That evening at home, she drove her mother mad by repeating 'Chi Hua Hua… Honolulu…' at the dinner table and even before bed. Her mother thought she had lost it. Finally, in the studio the next day, Javed walked in and said that he had found the last word for the song. Late last night, it came to him that it should end with 'Mombasa'. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
