Behind the scenes of Disney+’s “Rivals,” actors faced a quirky real-world hurdle: Wales’ strict smoking ban forced them to swap fake cigarettes for e-cigs on set—even though the show’s characters are all about the smoke. Oliver Chris, who plays the delightfully vile James Vereker, joked about the “odd plastic numbers” handed out, while also gushing about the joy of embodying pure villainy. Filming took place in stunning Welsh locations like Llanhennock House and a £8 million mansion, far from the fictional Cotswolds. And behind the scenes, Dame Jilly Cooper, the show’s source material author, had her own input—telling the team to tone down the tears of her “macho men.” It’s a wild blend of regulation, drama, and creative chaos.

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