guest stars joining the popular regular cast
to enthral audiences over the 13-week run.
Mackenzie Crook (Pirates Of The Caribbean, The
Office) is announced to guest-star in the opening episode as the creepy Cedric, who is
determined to muscle in on Merlin's position as Arthur's right-hand-man – much to
Merlin's frustration.
Sarah Parish (Mistresses, Cutting It) will
play a disgusting troll masquerading as the beautiful Lady Catrina; Adrian Lester (Hustle,
Bonekickers) is the devious Myror; Charles Dance (Bleak House, Gosford Park) will
guest-star as Aredian, the sinister Witchfinder; and Santiago Cabrera (Heroes) returns as
the dashing Lancelot.
Further guest stars will be announced at a
later date.
Colin Morgan returns as our secret hero
Merlin, who must fulfil his destiny to protect the young Prince Arthur (Bradley James) and
the kingdom of Camelot, a place where magic has been banned by the ruthless King Uther
(Anthony Head).
Merlin and Arthur's master-servant friendship
once again provides many comical moments, as Merlin struggles to keep his magical gifts a
secret from Prince and King alike.
They join Katie McGrath as the mesmerising
Morgana, the King's ward who has a secret she dare not reveal; Angel Coulby as her loyal
maid Gwen, who begins her difficult journey towards becoming the Queen Guinevere of
legend; and Richard Wilson as wise Court Physician Gaius.
The inimitable John Hurt returns as the voice
of the Great Dragon, the mythical creature imprisoned by the King.
The spectacular CGI effects that bring to life
the fantastical world of Camelot and the legendary beings that inhabit it will once again
be created by The Mill, the Oscar-winning visual and special effects team behind Gladiator
and Doctor Who.
Bethan Jones, Executive Producer for BBC,
said: "With its combination of fantasy, humour and adventure Merlin has firmly
established itself as a Saturday evening family fixture.
"It's great to be working again with the
brilliant Shine team who have put together a thrilling second series."
Johnny Capps, Executive Producer for Shine
Television, says: "We're thrilled to be producing another series of Merlin for the
BBC.
"It's going to be bigger, bolder and more
action-packed than ever, with great new villains, white knuckle fight sequences and
hilarious comic fun for the whole family to enjoy."
Merlin is executive produced by the
award-winning Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for Shine Television, with Bethan Jones
executive producer for BBC.
Merlin was re-commissioned for a second series
by Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, and BBC One Controller Jay Hunt,
and has begun filming on location in Wales and France.
For Merlin on DVD information, please click here.
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