Meet the full cast of Big Little Lies Season 2

Meryl Streep

The iconic Oscar-winning actress plays Mary-Louise, Perry's mother, who arrives in Monterey to figure out exactly how her son died - and who is responsible. Meryl is absolutely incredible - albeit terrifying - in this role and some fans are already predicting the 70-year-old's pitch-perfect performance will win her a coveted Emmy Award.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole is back - both in front of and behind the camera - as the charming Celeste and also as an executive producer on the series. Her character is now confronting a new reality with her husband now gone (both a blessing and a curse), plus she has the overbearing Mary-Louise to contend with.

Reese Witherspoon

Everyone's favourite bossy blonde isn't about to slow down any time soon, and thank goodness for that! Reese, who is also an executive producer on season 2, absolutely nails the sassy, high-maintenance Madeleine, who will do anything to protect her friends and her family. We're especially here for her gorgeous colourful wardrobe - and her brilliant, cutting one-liners.

Shailene Woodley

Now that her sexual assault predator is dead, Shailene Woodley's character Jane is able to rest a little easier. In a sign of her newfound lease on life, she's chopped off her hair and given herself a little hipster fringe. And yes, the actress actually did cut her own locks and it's not a wig or faux bangs, as her hairstylist recently explained.

Laura Dern Renata became the internet's most unlikely favourite character last year, with her insane mansion, killer outfits and withering death stars. She is back and just as difficult (but with some even better suits in her wardrobe), with actress Laura Dern earning every bit of praise for her performance in this role - last year she won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a mini series.

Zoe Kravtiz Zoe Kravitz's character Bonnie is one that could be easy to loathe, but someone the talented musician and daughter of the great Lenny Kravitz has managed to make this role extremely empathetic. We're here for her amazing boho-chic outfits and love that she's now officially be inducted into the Fab Four's Monterey clan.

Douglas Smith The (very handsome) Douglas Smith plays Corey, a brand new character that quickly becomes a love interest for Shailene Woodley's character Jane. They work together at the aquarium and it quickly becomes clear that this young man might know a little too much about what happened at the trivia night - and just how involved the Monterey Five were.

Kathryn Newton Madeleine's difficult, but adorable, teenage daughter Abigail is set to have more of a starring role this season, with actress Kathryn Newton being promoted to a series regular. We cannot wait to see what explosive-but-oh-so-relatable arguments unfold between her and Reese Witherspoon.

Sarah Sokolovic Sarah Sokolovic plays Tori, a woman who last season suspected something was going on between her husband Joseph and Madeleine - and she was pretty on the money. This season she's been promoted to a series regular and we're set to see more of this fascinating character, particularly as she sets her sights on Madeleine's affable husband Tom.

Crystal Fox Crystal Fox plays Bonnie's mother Elizabeth. The second season will delve a little bit deeper into Bonnie's back story and help us understand exactly why she is the way she is.