“We’re delighted to be able to welcome such a great new cast to join so many well-loved actors from the history of the show.”
The highly anticipated return of Line of Duty is coming, and the BBC has just unveiled new cast members ahead of filming in Northern Ireland. Fans of the hit police drama, which last aired in 2021 and garnered a massive 16 million viewers per episode, can expect more thrilling moments when the series returns for a new chapter.
The much-loved stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar will reprise their roles, alongside guest star Robert Carlyle.Movie & TV Streaming
Filming for the seventh series of Jed Mercurio’s crime thriller, made by World Productions for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, will begin soon. The new series is set to air in 2027.
New Cast Announcements:
The BBC revealed that Tom Weston-Jones (Warrior, Sanditon) will portray Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a charismatic leader of Tactical Operations Unit 7 (TO-7). Gough is known for taking down organised crime but is now under suspicion of abusing his position as a sexual predator. However, is this case a deliberate distraction from a much bigger threat lurking in the shadows?
Other newcomers to the cast include Laura Aikman (This City Is Ours, Gavin & Stacey) as DC Paula Beckman, Levi Brown (This Town, Girl Taken) as DC Luke Tobin, and Amy Leigh Hickman (Ackley Bridge, You) as DC Nira Rashid. These characters will join Robert Carlyle, who will play Specialist Rifle Officer DC Shaun Massie.Radio
Returning stars from previous seasons include Mark Bonnar (former Deputy Chief Constable Mike Dryden), Owen Teale (Chief Constable Philip Osborne), Perry Fitzpatrick (DS Chris Lomax), and Christina Chong (DI Nicky Rogerson).
Further new cast members include David Calder (Motherland, Rivals), Steven Elder (Prisoner, Toxic Town), Dominic Mafham (Vigil, Killing Eve), Sarah Andre White (What It Feels Like for A Girl, Rocks), Aimee Powell (Believe Me, Art Detectives), and Naomi Yang (Under Salt Marsh, Maternal).
Behind the Scenes:
Jed Mercurio, the creator and writer of Line of Duty, shared his excitement about the new additions to the cast: “I’m honoured to be working with our brilliant new cast members, and I know the audience will be thrilled to see some much-loved old faces returning from previous seasons.”
Simon Heath, CEO and creative director of World Productions, also expressed his delight: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome such a great new cast to join so many well-loved actors from the history of the show.”
What’s Next:
Line of Duty series seven will be written and created by Jed Mercurio, who will also direct episodes 4-6. The first three episodes will be directed by Jennie Darnell, and the producer is Ken Horn. Executive producers are Jed Mercurio, Simon Heath, and Nick Lambon for the BBC.
The BBC has confirmed that Line of Duty is made with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
You can stream all six previous seasons of Line of Duty on BBC iPlayer, with the seventh series expected to bring more jaw-dropping twists and high-stakes drama.
Stay tuned for more updates on the show’s return!