Emily Atack rocked a giant 80-inspirted hairstyle and a vibrant boilersuit as she filmed Rivals series two with co-star David Tennant on Tuesday.
David, 54, made a sensational return to filming last week after the last series ended on a shock cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering if he will ever return.
The final episode of series one saw Doctor Who star David’s character Lord Tony Baddingham struggle with Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams) in dramatic scenes. He was hit on the head, seemingly killed and giving rival Rupert the opportunity to blackmail.
But in a shock turn of events, David is back sporting a huge black eye and scar on his head after fears the hit on his head was a fatal blow.
Emily, 35, was pictured for the first time on set for series two as filming continued in the rolling countryside of Gloucestershire and Somerset earlier this week.
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Emily Atack, 35, rocked a giant 80-inspirted hairstyle and a vibrant boilersuit as she filmed Rivals series two with co-star David Tennant, 54, on Tuesday
Emily was pictured for the first time on set for series two as filming continued in the rolling countryside of Gloucestershire and Somerset earlier this week
After last year’s series saw Emily strip bare for racy scenes, Emily covered up body with an oversized jumpsuit
After last year’s series saw Emily strip bare for racy scenes, Emily covered up body with an oversized jumpsuit.
The Inbetweeners star was praised for her racy performance in the raucous Disney+ series Rivals, stripping off for nude tennis scenes and lingerie-clad romps in the new ‘bonkbuster’.
Emily plays the ‘extremely promiscuous’ wife of the Deputy Prime Minister, Sarah Stratton.
All within the first 25 minutes of the first episode, viewers are treated to a raunchy sex montage – which sees Emily strip down to black lingerie.
The actress then strips naked to play tennis with Alex Hassell’s character Rupert Campbell Black, who is also starkers.
Emily is completely nude in the eye-popping scene, where she protects her modesty with a just tennis ball and racket.
She previously stressed that she was unbothered by the prospect of baring all, explaining on The Chris Myles Show on Radio X that she was more intimidated by the thought of playing tennis.
‘It was so funny, because when they sent me the script, they said, “You know, you’re going to have to play tennis naked.” That was one of the things they said. And I said, “Disney, there is no way on Earth you’re going to get me to play tennis!”
Emily plays the ‘extremely promiscuous’ wife of the Deputy Prime Minister, Sarah Stratton
David made a sensational return to filming last week after the last series ended on a shock cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering if he will ever return
The final episode of series one saw Doctor Who star David’s character Lord Tony Baddingham struggle with Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams) in dramatic scenes
He was hit on the head, seemingly killed and giving rival Rupert the opportunity to blackmail
But in a shock turn of events, David is back sporting a huge black eye and scare on his head after fears the hit on his head was a fatal blow
Set in 1986, Rivals follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant)
Disney+ teased the happy news of Tony’s return last month, sharing an Instagram snap of David’s name card and script
The period drama – which is based on author Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name – premiered in the UK on streaming service Disney+, as well as in the US on Hulu back in October 2024
Rivals became a huge hit with viewers and many were desperate to know if there would be a second series
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‘That’s genuinely what I was worried about. I was like, “No way!” But yeah. So, once I got past all that bit, read the script, I was like, “Yeah, this is made for me, this role.” Those roles come along very rarely, and it just spoke to me.’
Set in 1986, Rivals follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant).
Disney+ teased the happy news of Tony’s return last month, sharing an Instagram snap of David’s name card and script at a table read, with the caption: ‘Did someone ask for a Rivals update?’
The period drama – which is based on author Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name – premiered in the UK on streaming service Disney+, as well as in the US on Hulu back in October 2024.
Rivals became a huge hit with viewers and many were desperate to know if there would be a second series.
Then back in December 2024, the renewal was confirmed and in May a first look at the new series was shared on social media.
Author and executive producer Dame Jilly Cooper said of the news: ‘I’m utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us.
‘It was magical working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season and seeing everyone fall head over heels for my beloved characters.
‘I’m delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!’