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Big Little Lies cast reacts to news that Meryl Streep is joining the series

Streep, who holds the record as the most-nominated actor in Oscar history, will join the second series.

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The cast of Big Little Lies (HBO/Sky Atlantic)

Golden Globe winner Laura Dern has said her “acting dream has come true” following the announcement that Meryl Streep is joining the cast of Big Little Lies.

The HBO series, which aired on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom, has won a host of awards including two Golden Globes this year, namely Dern’s for best supporting actress and Nicole Kidman’s for best actress.

Written by Ally McBeal creator David E Kelley, the series is adapted from the Liane Moriarty book of the same name, and documents the events leading up to a murder in the cliquey, coastal town of Monterey in California.

Dern shared her joy at Streep’s addition to the cast on Instagram, writing: “Well, now my acting dream has come true. #BigLittleLiesSeason2”.

They say Mary Louise will be looking for answers about the violent death of her son, Perry, played by Alexander Skarsgard.

Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgard in Big Little Lies (©2017 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved/PA)

Reese Witherspoon, who also stars in the hit series and produced it alongside Kidman, said she was “beyond thrilled”.

She tweeted: “Beyond thrilled to have the one, the only, Meryl Streep joining the cast of #BLL for season 2. Get ready for more wine, secrets, and Big Little Lies. Monterey better watch out!!!”.

No air date has yet been confirmed for the return of the series.

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