Jilly Cooper's ‘Rivals’ Adaptation: All about release date, cast, characters, where to watch and production team

Disney+ will debut the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals on October 18 in the UK. The eight-part series, featuring a star-studded cast, will also stream on Hulu in the U.S.

‘Rivals’ Adaptation Release Date

Disney+ has announced that Rivals, an adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s popular novel, will premiere on October 18 in the UK. The announcement was made by Lee Mason, Disney’’s director of scripted content in Europe, at the Edinburgh TV Festival. U.S. viewers can watch the series on Hulu.

The series is part of the Rutshire Chronicles and is set in 1980s England. It explores the power dynamics and social elite of the time. The story focuses on the intense rivalry in the independent television industry in 1986.


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Cast and Characters

Rivals features a cast of well-known actors. David Tennant plays Tony Baddingham, a television controller. Aidan Turner is Declan O’Hara, a BBC presenter with a strong personality. Danny Dyer plays Freddie Jones, a millionaire in the electronics business.

The story also includes other characters. Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell, is a former Olympian and Member of Parliament. He is known for his complicated personal life. The ensemble cast includes actors like Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean and Victoria Smurfit. The series presents a mix of new and familiar faces.

Production Team

The series is produced by Happy Prince, the company of Dominic Treadwell-Collins. He is also the executive producer and a writer for the show. Laura Wade collaborates with him on the script. Alexander Lamb is another executive producer.

Elliot Hegarty, known for his work on Ted Lasso, is the lead director. He directs the first three episodes and also serves as an executive producer. Eliza Mellor, who worked on Poldark, is the series producer. The writing team includes Sophie Goodhart, Marek Horn, and others. Additional episodes are directed by Dee Koppang O’Leary and Alexandra Brodski.

FAQs:

What is the premiere date for Rivals on Disney+?
The premiere date for Rivals on Disney+ in the UK is October 18. The series will also stream on Hulu in the U.S.

Who are the main actors in Rivals?
Rivals stars David Tennant, Aidan Turner, and Danny Dyer, among others. The series features a large ensemble cast.