Hit BBC comedy police series to return as Hollywood superstar joins cast
Comedian Jack Docherty is set to return as Scotland's leading law enforcer, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, in the eagerly anticipated second series of the hit sitcom The Chief, with a Hollywood star also slated for a cameo.
Dougray Scott, famed for his roles in Mission Impossible 2, Vigil and Desperate Housewives, will be joining the lineup for the new series, which has commenced filming this week in Glasgow.
Dougray, 59, will portray himself, embarking on a personal endeavour involving The Chief.
The BBC has hinted at what to expect from the new series: "Taking a peek into the workplace and home life of The Chief as he deals with colleagues, bams and family alike, the second series sees the return of cast regulars including Lorraine McIntosh as Miekelson's estranged wife Barbara and Eilidh Loan as his rebellious daughter, Ellen.
"Also returning are The Chief's loyal and (often) long-suffering police team played by Carmen Pieraccini, Dylan Bore and Lana Pheutan, with Sanjeev Kohli joining as an MSP from a new government putting pressure on the Chief from the top.", reports the Mirror.
The forthcoming series is expected to showcase The Chief balancing his professional, personal and recreational lives, managing a myriad of tasks and obligations.
Jack, 63, expressed his excitement about reprising his iconic role and the upcoming series, stating: "I can't wait to once again don the uniform of Scotland's finest crime-fighting legend, law-enforcer, justice dispenser, hero, icon.
"It's a privilege to play a character as modest and handsome as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson."
He added: "This series I'm delighted that Dougray Scott will be guest-starring. The Scottish public have longed to see these two giants of acting together on screen.
"Well the wait is over. We're going toe to toe. Finally. Like DeNiro and Pacino in The Heat."
Dougray himself expressed his anticipation for the role, remarking: "I am very much looking forward to spending time with The Chief. He's a legend in his own lunchtime, a justice seeker of gargantuan proportions and outrageously funny...without realising it.
"I may have worked in Hollywood with A-listers but starring alongside The Chief might be one of my most challenging roles to date. Joking aside, it's going to be great to work alongside Jack Docherty – I just hope I can keep a straight face!".
Gavin Smith, BBC Scotland Executive Producer, also chimed in: "BBC Scotland is delighted to be firing up the blue flashing light for a second time and welcoming The Chief back to our screens.
"Rumours that Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson furnished the commissioning team with a new set of golf clubs from the evidence lockers are entirely unfounded."
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