Meryl Streep Set to Star in Season 2 of 'Big Little Lies' | THR News

Meryl Streep joins the cast of HBO's Big Little Lies for its second season, playing Mary Louise, the mother of Alexander Skarsgard's character, Perry. The show, which has won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, is expanding beyond its original book. Season 2 will feature seven episodes, with returning cast members Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman. The new season will explore themes of fraying relationships and loyalty. Streep, a three-time Oscar winner, will have her largest TV role to date. The season is set to premiere in 2019.

Who is Meryl Streep set to portray in the second season of 'Big Little Lies'?

• Renata

• Celeste

• Mary Louise

• Bonnie

What prompted HBO to extend 'Big Little Lies' beyond the original book?

• The demand from fans

• The author's new book

• The show's high ratings

• The series' Emmy and Golden Globe wins

Which actress is confirmed to return alongside Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in season 2?

• Laura Dern

• Shailene Woodley

• Reese Witherspoon

• Zoe Kravitz

How many Oscars has Meryl Streep won?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

When is the second season of 'Big Little Lies' expected to premiere?

• 2018

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021