ITV share huge Grace announcement weeks after series five finale
Filming for the sixth series of the popular crime drama Grace has officially begun, ITV has announced.
John Simm is reprising his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, and has reunited with co-stars Richie Campbell (DI Glenn Branson) and Laura Elphinstone (DS Bella Moy) on set.
The trio were spotted together, dressed in their characters' forensic suits and holding a clapperboard, as they started work on four new standalone films based on novels by best-selling author Peter James.
The upcoming series will feature adaptations of Left You Dead, Picture You Dead, and One Of Us Is Dead. Returning cast members include Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl, with guest stars Rishi Nair, Ali Khan, Gurjeet Singh, Hannah McClean, Tamla Kari, and Sara Powell also set to appear.
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John Simm expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying: "This is the longest I've been involved in any show!
"But it's such a joy to do, and to be surrounded by a team like this for large chunks of the year makes it impossible to turn down."
He added: "I'm really looking forward to seeing where Roy's journey goes in this series.", reports the Mirror.
The previous series of Grace concluded on ITV1 and STV last month and is now available to stream on ITVX and STV Player.
The first episode has consolidated at six million viewers after 28 days, with all five series generating a total of 16 million streams on ITVX, including nine million streams for series five so far.
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The series has been greenlit by Director of Drama Polly Hill and Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones, with the latter overseeing production for the broadcaster.
Executive Producer Phil Hunter expressed his enthusiasm, declaring: "Grace is such a joy to make so we are thrilled at how well received series five was.
"It's great to be back in Brighton with our brilliant and talented cast and crew to shoot another four episodes this summer."
Grace is available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player
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