Earlier this month, we announced that Big Little Lies had its new director. Today, a multi-Oscar-winning actress joins the cast!
Indeed, Meryl Streep joins the cast of season 2 of Big Little Lies. The actress will be a regular character playing Mary-Louise Wright, Perry's mother, played by Alexander Skarsgard.
"Concerned for the well-being of her grandchildren following the death of her son, Mary Louise arrives in Monterey in search of answers" – comment reported by HBO.
Let's expect to have explosive scenes between Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman ! As a reminder, the two actresses have already played together in the movie The Hours. This won't be Meryl Streep's first appearance on television.She starred in the 2003 adaptation of Angels of America and also lent her voice to episodes of King of the Hill and The Simpsons.
As for the speculation about Perry's possible survival, let's stop it today! Indeed, HBO put an end to it by announcing that the character was indeed dead. However, according to TVLine, Alexander Skarsgard would return to the studios to make flashback appearances. The actor also said that Big Little Lies was the greatest experience of his career during his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes.
Season 2 of Big Little Lies will consist of seven episodes, which will once again be written by David E. Kelley. Liane Moriarty, author of the novel that inspired the series, will be behind the story of this season 2. Meanwhile, Jean-Marc Vallée passed directing to Andrea Arnold, although Vallée remained as executive producer.
Production on Season 2 is set to begin in March for a 2019 launch.
