November 13th 2024.
The highly anticipated filming of season 2 of Bad Sisters nearly hit a roadblock when a massive storm threatened to derail their plans. In a recent interview, the cast of the hit Irish black comedy shared their experience of battling the shocking weather conditions while trying to film a pivotal scene.
After a two-year hiatus, Bad Sisters, created by the talented Sharon Horgan, is finally returning to our screens on Apple TV today. The story follows the lives of five Garvey sisters - Eva, Grace, Ursula, Bibi, and Becka. In the first season, Grace's abusive and controlling husband, John Paul, unexpectedly passed away, leaving the sisters in the center of a life insurance investigation. As season 2 picks up two years later, the sisters are trying to move on, but when a past truth resurfaces, they are once again thrust into the spotlight, causing suspicions, lies, and secrets to come to light. The sisters must navigate through this turmoil and figure out who they can trust.
This season is filled with shocking twists and turns, but amidst all the drama, there was one happy moment that was marred by behind-the-scenes chaos, as the cast revealed in their interview with Metro. The clifftop wedding scene, where Grace finally seems to find happiness, coincided with the arrival of Storm Ciarán on the coast of Ireland. Sharon jokingly compared the experience to the scene in Titanic when the band was playing on the sinking ship. She recalls how the band, Goitse, was still needed to capture the final moments of their performance while the rest of the cast had taken shelter from the storm.
Director Dearbhla Walsh also shared her experience of the three-day shoot for the wedding sequence, which she described as "absolutely challenging." The storm caused disruptions, and at one point, they had to move a scene from outside to inside to avoid the marquee from being blown away. Actress Anne-Marie added that the cast and crew were in a cheerful mood before the storm hit, with the sun shining and the sea calm. However, the next day, they were practically in the middle of a hurricane, dancing in wet dresses amidst gale-force winds. She joked, "But that's an Irish wedding for you."
Despite the challenging weather conditions, Sharon admitted that it added an authentic and compelling touch to the footage. Storm Ciarán had severely affected parts of Europe in late October to early November last year, causing casualties and damage. Fortunately, Ireland escaped the worst of it, but they did have to deal with heavy downpours during filming.
Bad Sisters was initially intended as a limited series, but due to its immense success, winning the 2022 Bafta for best drama series and receiving four Emmy nominations, it was commissioned for a second season. However, this put a lot of pressure on Sharon to deliver another outstanding season. She shared that she felt a responsibility to the viewers who had invested in the show and loved the characters. But she eventually had to focus on telling the story she wanted to tell and ignore the pressure.
The cast also revealed that they had a feeling during the filming of season 1 that the show could have potential for more seasons. Sarah shared that they had suggested ideas, such as bringing back JP's sister for revenge, but none of it was taken on board. They were ecstatic when they found out that the show was coming back for another season.
Bad Sisters has been praised for having five women at the forefront, and Anne-Marie expressed how it was a joy to come to set every day and feel supported by women. She also complimented Sharon for creating five complex, layered, and messy female leads, which she believes is highly unusual in the industry. The cast became close friends during the eight months they spent together, and Anne-Marie described it as coming to work with your best friends.
This season, the show welcomes Fiona Shaw, who plays Roger's meddling sister, Angelica. She stirs tension by trying to uncover the sisters' secrets. Bad Sisters season 2 will premiere on Wednesday, November 13, followed by one episode weekly until December 25. If you have a celebrity story or any exciting news, don't hesitate to reach out to The Agency entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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