Watch: 'Rivals' teaser brings Jilly Cooper novel to life

Annie Martin

June 26, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.·1 min read

David Tennant plays Tony Baddingham in "Rivals," a series adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel. Photo courtesy of Hulu

June 26 (UPI) -- Hulu is giving a glimpse of the new show Rivals.

The streaming service shared a teaser trailer for the series Wednesday featuring David Tennant.

Rivals is based on the Jilly Cooper novel of the same name, the second book in her Rutshire Chronicles series.

"Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986," an official synopsis reads.

The cast also includes Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Alex Hassell, Emily Atack, Caitriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook and Victoria Smurfit.

Aidan Turner plays Declan O'Hara in "Rivals." Photo courtesy of Hulu

Rivals is produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, and executive produced by Cooper, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Laura Wade and Lee Mason. Elliot Hegarty is the lead director.

Katherine Parkinson plays Lizzie Vereker in "Rivals." Photo courtesy of Hulu

The series will consist of eight episodes and is "coming soon" to Hulu in the United States. The show will stream on Disney+ in other countries later this year.

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