Danny Dyer and Emily Atack land major new Disney show alongside David Tennant and Poldark hunk Aidan Turner

DANNY Dyer and Emily Atack have landed a major new Disney show alongside David Tennant and Aidan Turner.

The four stars are joining the cast of The Rivals, which is based on Jilly Cooper's novel.

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The eight part series features romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters.

Its story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England. 

Also joining the cast is Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Claire Rushbrook, Oliver Chris,  Lisa McGrillis, Rufus Jones, Luke Pasqualino and Catriona Chandler.

Former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer will play the role of Freddie Jones, who is an honourable, loyal and lovable self-made electronics millionaire.

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The series opens in the fictional county of Rutshire as a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over.

Alex Hassell will play dashing ex-Olympian, Tory Member of Parliament and incorrigible rake, the dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black.

Meanwhile, David Tennant plays Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical Rutshire neighbour Lord Tony Baddingham.

Comedian Emily Atack will transform into Sarah Stratton, the new wife to Deputy Prime Minister, Paul Stratton, played by Rufus Jones.

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Disney+ has confirmed production on the new series has already begun.

Speaking about the new series, its Executive Producer and Rivals author, Jilly Cooper commented: '"I’m utterly enchanted to be able to announce our all-star line-up for Rivals.

"Featuring some of the best acting talent that the British Isles has to offer, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better ensemble cast. I cannot wait to be on set and see them bring the characters I love so much to life. "

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