And now BBC bosses are reportedly 'desperate' to bring back characters Connell Waldron and Marianne Sheridan for a second season of Normal People. 'Desperate': BBC bosses are 'desperate' to bring back Connell and Marianne for a second season of Normal PeopleNow, insiders say they have begun discussions with Sally about bringing back lovers Marianne and Connell, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, 21, and Paul Mescal, 24. They revealed: 'The BBC are desperate to get going on series two. Meanwhile, the BBC is adapting Sally ­Rooney's debut novel Conversations with Friends as a television series. A source said: 'The BBC are desperate to get going on series two.

Source: Daily Mail May 16, 2020 21:42 UTC