Rivals: Here’s release date, plot, cast and production team

Disney+ has unveiled the full-length trailer of Rivals, which is an adaptation of the novel of Jilly Cooper.

Release Date

Disney+ is all set to premiere Rivals on October 18, which is an adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel. A full-length trailer of this series has been launched.

Plot

The series will reflect the intense rivalry between two powerful figures in the world of television. Alex Hassell will portray the character of Rupert Campbell-Black who is an Olympian and MP. David Tennant will play the role of Tony Baddingham, who is the neighbor of Rupert Campbell-Black. With the plotline rooted in cutthroat media politics, the show promises an exciting blend of personal conflict, ambition and drama.


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Cast

The series will also feature Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara and Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara alongside Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack and Victoria Smurfit.

Production Team

The upcoming TV series of Disney+, Rivals, is produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins’ (A Very English Scandal) company, Happy Prince. Treadwell-Collins serves the role of executive producer, and Laura Wade writes the screenplay along with Dominic Treadwell-Collins.

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The lead director is Elliot Hegarty, who is also the executive producer of Episodes 1 to 3, and Eliza Mellor is the series producer.

FAQs

When is the release date for Rivals on Disney+?
Rivals, the TV series based on Jilly Cooper's novel, will premiere on Disney+ on October 18, 2024.

Who are the main cast members of Rivals?
Rivals stars Alex Hassell, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Bella Maclean, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson.