When Rivals returns for its second season on Friday, May 15, with the first three episodes, one of the characters will look very different. Between seasons, the role of Rupert’s (Alex Hassell) ex-wife and the mother of his two children, Helen, was recast. Anastasia Griffith played the part in Season 1, briefly, but for Season 2, Hayley Atwell is taking over. Rupert Everett has also joined the cast as Helen’s husband, Malise, who’s also Rupert’s former show-jumping coach and mentor.

So, why the recast?

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