Reese Witherspoon thrilled with Meryl Streep joining Big Little Lies

Reese Witherspoon

Actress Reese Witherspoon is thrilled that Hollywood veteran Meryl Streep has joined the cast of "Big Little Lies". Streep has joined the second season of the American drama series. "Beyond thrilled to have the one, the only, Meryl Streep joining the cast of 'Big Little Lies' for season 2. Get ready for more wine, secrets, and 'Big Little Lies'. Monterey better watch out," Witherspoon tweeted on Thursday morning.

The news comes on the heels of Streep receiving an Oscar nomination for her leading role in filmmaker Steven Spielberg's "The Post". According to variety.com, Nicole Kidman and Witherspoon will again executive produce in addition to starring. The first season of the show was based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, with season two based partially on a new story by the author.