Atwell will be playing Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s ex-wife and mother of his two children, Marcus and Tabitha. Everett is set to take on the role of her husband Malise Gordon, Campbell-Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor.

Disney+ has unveiled new casting additions for the second season of “ Rivals ,” with Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett joining the ensemble as guest stars in the drama based on Jilly Cooper’s bestselling novel.

The much-anticipated second season of Rivals, which aired on Disney Plus in the UK and Hulu in the US last year, will see Hayley Atwell playing Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s ex-wife and mother of his two children, Marcus and Tabitha.