As hit police drama Line Of Duty debuts on BBC One on Sunday, here are the new faces joining the cast for the fourth series.
Thandie Newton
First up it’s Thandie Newton -@thandienewton who takes centre stage as DCI Roz Huntley and thats Detective Chief Inspector to you! ?????? pic.twitter.com/YxF5WxO0aT
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
The Westworld star is back in the UK as she plays lead character DCI Roz Huntley, who finds herself at the centre of an anti-corruption probe when an abduction investigation begins to arouse suspicion. Known for her TV roles in ER, Rogue and The Slap, Thandie’s extensive film portfolio includes comedy Run Fatboy Run (2007) and The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).Jason Watkins
Jason Watkins – @Jason__Watkins joins the cast as Forensic Coordinator Tim Ifield ??????#LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/fzOdqB2pz6
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
Already a familiar face on screens, Jason takes on the role of forensic coordinator Tim Ifield. His most recent roles include Solomon Coop in Taboo with Tom Hardy and he played series regulars in Trollied, W1A and Love, Nina.Claudia Jessie
Next up we have DC Jodie Taylor played by the brilliant Claudia Jessie – @MsClaudiaJessie ????????????#LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/h8KlzMxmmx
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
The star of last year’s The Finest will join the force as DC Jodie Taylor. Claudia played Jeanette Su in hit series Call The Midwife last year, as well as Shari in social media-themed Dixi.Mark Stobbart
Mark Stobbart – @Stobbers plays DS Neil Twyler – Roz Huntley’s right hand man! ??? #LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/eKzDBfQIxR
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
Thandie will need a right-hand man as her character comes under fire, and Mark will be filling the position as DS Neil Twyler. The Vera star also appeared in cult teen series Skins (2012) and The Silence (2010).Anneika Rose
Anneika Rose joins the cast as PC Farida Jatri #LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/Qb59Q77wka
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
Joining the story as Pc Farida Jatri, Anneika is more than familiar with the world of crime drama. She has already starred in Apple Tree Yard and Silent Witness this year and has previously had roles in Taggart and Above Suspicion.Lee Ingleby
Also joining is the fiercely talented Lee Ingleby – @leeingleby who will star as Roz’s husband Nick Huntley! ?????? #LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/FBFxSyJdvo
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
Bringing another Huntley to the team, Lee will play DCI Huntley’s husband, Nick. Best known for playing John Bacchus in Inspector George Gently, Lee may be better known by younger viewers for voicing the famous protagonist Bob in the Bob The Builder series – a role he will reprise for the show’s movie, Mega Machines, this year.Scott Reid
Finally we have Michael Farmer played by Scott Reid – @ScottReid93 ??? #LineofDuty4 pic.twitter.com/IbJJELDHDq
— Line of Duty (@Line_of_duty) March 23, 2017
Best known for playing Methadone Mick in last year’s Still Game, Scott will take on his new role as Michael Farmer.Line Of Duty airs on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday.