More and more names keep getting added to the list of reported cast members for The Celebrity Traitors season 2, and a big new one has just been added – Michael Sheen.
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The Sun has reported that the Welsh actor, known for his roles in films such as The Queen, Frost/Nixon and The Twilight Saga, plus series including Masters of Sex, Good Omens, Staged and A Very Royal Scandal, has "agreed terms" to appear in season 2 of the reality competition series.
A source told the publication: "Michael has had a lot of practice playing lying, duplicitous and scheming men — The Traitors should be a breeze. He is very much seen as a ‘big dog’ signing. Behind the scenes, everyone is hugely excited."
A BBC spokesperson said in a statement: "We aren’t commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series two will be announced in due course."
Radio Times has also approached a representative for Michael Sheen.
Michael Sheen. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
If the report is correct, it's turning out to be a particularly big year for Sheen. Soon, he will be seen in the final episode of Good Omens, opposite David Tennant.
Meanwhile, he was recently announced as the host of House of Games, taking over from the quiz show's creator, Richard Osman.
Sheen said in a statement when the news was first announced: "Quite literally very large shoes to fill, but as a huge fan of the show I’m incredibly excited to be able to move into the House and at long last see my silhouette on a fondue set."
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Meanwhile, Osman reacted to the news while speaking on his podcast The Rest is Entertainment, saying: "We all want everyone to know how delighted we are Michael’s doing it.
"So there’s a continuation. I want to welcome him as well. He’s got the best team in telly there and he’ll have an absolute ball."
The Celebrity Traitors will return later this year. Season 1 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
