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Scotsman
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Shardlake cast: who are the actors in Sean Bean show?
Shardlake is set to make its debut on ITV - a year after it released on Disney Plus 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Historical mystery Shardlake is coming to ITV1 tonight (June 9). Sean Bean is among the famous faces in the four-part drama. But who else is in the cast and where do you know them from? Television fans who missed out on the thoroughly excellent series Shardlake will get another chance - as it comes to ITV in just a matter of hours. The four-part mystery is based on the series of best selling books of the same name. The Tudor-era thriller originally debuted on Disney Plus just over a year ago, however it is now coming to terrestrial TV. Sean Bean is among the very recognisable faces in the cast. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who are the other actors in the show - and why has it been cancelled by Disney? Here's all you need to know: When is Shardlake on ITV and how to watch? Having originally debuted on Disney Plus in spring 2024, the four-part historical mystery is set to arrive on terrestrial TV tonight (June 9). The first episode will premiere on ITV1/ STV at 9pm and will run until 10pm, being followed by the nightly news. The full boxset is available to stream right now on ITVX - but the show is also set to be broadcast weekly on TV. The second episode is due to air next Monday (June 16) at the same time of 9pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Arthur Hughes in Shardlake | The Forge/Runaway Fridge/ITV ITV has in recent years struck up a deal with Disney Plus to bring some of its shows to ITVX. Previous examples include Extraordinary, Andrew Garfield's Under the Banner of Heaven and more. Shardlake is the latest example - and it has also nabbed a prime slot on terrestrial TV. It is well worth watching tonight, if you didn't have access to it on Disney Plus. Who is in the cast of Shardlake? The cast features plenty of familiar faces - not least of all Sean Bean. The cast includes: Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake Anthony Boyle as John "Jack" Barak Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Alice Fewterer Joe Barber as Novice Simon Whelplay Miles Barrow as Brother Gabriel Babou Ceesay as Abbot Fabian Peter Firth as Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk Paul Kaye as Brother Jerome Mike Noble as Master Bugge David Pearse as Brother Edwig Irfan Shamji as Brother Guy Matthew Steer as Dr. Goodhap Brian Vernel as Prior Mortimus Michael Rivers as Robin Singleton Ken Nwosu as Snook Hilary Tones as Old Annie Kimberley Nixon as Joan Alex Lowe as Brother Andrew Toby Eden as young Shardlake Where do you know Shardlake cast from? Sean Bean obviously needs no introduction - having played iconic roles such as Sharpe in the ITV series and Boromir in Lord of the Rings. He was also recently in BBC's This City is Ours as well as the first season of the acclaimed drama Time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Arthur Hughes - who is playing Shardlake himself - has had roles on Netflix and BBC in his career so far. He played Liam Ashby in the Jenna Coleman-fronted series The Jetty in 2024, as well as Ryan McDaniel in The Innocents back in 2018. In the Shardlake novels, the titular character has a hunchback and Arthur Hughes has radial dysplasia affecting his right arm. Rounding out the main cast is Anthony Boyle, who you may recognise from Apple TV's Masters of the Air - from the people behind Band of Brothers. He also had roles in films such as The Lost City of Z, Tolkien and 2023's Tetris. During 2024, Anthony also had roles in another Apple TV series Manhunt - playing President Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth. He also played Brendan Hughes in Disney Plus' Say Nothing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Will there be another series of Shardlake? After making its debut on Disney Plus last year, it was revealed back in January that Shardlake would not be returning for a second season. The show only adapted the first of seven books in the series. A rep for the streamer told Variety: ''Shardlake' will also not be returning for a second season on the service. We'd like to thank Stephen Butchard who adapted the late C.J. Sansom's beloved novel for the screen, the entire cast – led by the outstanding Arthur Hughes – and crew, and our production partners The Forge and Runaway Fridge.' Disney Plus also confirmed that superhero comedy Extraordinary would not be coming back for a third series. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Shardlake cast: who are the actors in Sean Bean show?
Shardlake is set to make its debut on ITV - a year after it released on Disney Plus 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Historical mystery Shardlake is coming to ITV1 tonight (June 9). Sean Bean is among the famous faces in the four-part drama. But who else is in the cast and where do you know them from? Television fans who missed out on the thoroughly excellent series Shardlake will get another chance - as it comes to ITV in just a matter of hours. The four-part mystery is based on the series of best selling books of the same name. The Tudor-era thriller originally debuted on Disney Plus just over a year ago, however it is now coming to terrestrial TV. Sean Bean is among the very recognisable faces in the cast. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who are the other actors in the show - and why has it been cancelled by Disney? Here's all you need to know: When is Shardlake on ITV and how to watch? Having originally debuted on Disney Plus in spring 2024, the four-part historical mystery is set to arrive on terrestrial TV tonight (June 9). The first episode will premiere on ITV1/ STV at 9pm and will run until 10pm, being followed by the nightly news. The full boxset is available to stream right now on ITVX - but the show is also set to be broadcast weekly on TV. The second episode is due to air next Monday (June 16) at the same time of 9pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Arthur Hughes in Shardlake | The Forge/Runaway Fridge/ITV ITV has in recent years struck up a deal with Disney Plus to bring some of its shows to ITVX. Previous examples include Extraordinary, Andrew Garfield's Under the Banner of Heaven and more. Shardlake is the latest example - and it has also nabbed a prime slot on terrestrial TV. It is well worth watching tonight, if you didn't have access to it on Disney Plus. Who is in the cast of Shardlake? The cast features plenty of familiar faces - not least of all Sean Bean. The cast includes: Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake Anthony Boyle as John "Jack" Barak Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Alice Fewterer Joe Barber as Novice Simon Whelplay Miles Barrow as Brother Gabriel Babou Ceesay as Abbot Fabian Peter Firth as Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk Paul Kaye as Brother Jerome Mike Noble as Master Bugge David Pearse as Brother Edwig Irfan Shamji as Brother Guy Matthew Steer as Dr. Goodhap Brian Vernel as Prior Mortimus Michael Rivers as Robin Singleton Ken Nwosu as Snook Hilary Tones as Old Annie Kimberley Nixon as Joan Alex Lowe as Brother Andrew Toby Eden as young Shardlake Where do you know Shardlake cast from? Sean Bean obviously needs no introduction - having played iconic roles such as Sharpe in the ITV series and Boromir in Lord of the Rings. He was also recently in BBC's This City is Ours as well as the first season of the acclaimed drama Time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Arthur Hughes - who is playing Shardlake himself - has had roles on Netflix and BBC in his career so far. He played Liam Ashby in the Jenna Coleman-fronted series The Jetty in 2024, as well as Ryan McDaniel in The Innocents back in 2018. In the Shardlake novels, the titular character has a hunchback and Arthur Hughes has radial dysplasia affecting his right arm. Rounding out the main cast is Anthony Boyle, who you may recognise from Apple TV's Masters of the Air - from the people behind Band of Brothers. He also had roles in films such as The Lost City of Z, Tolkien and 2023's Tetris. During 2024, Anthony also had roles in another Apple TV series Manhunt - playing President Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth. He also played Brendan Hughes in Disney Plus' Say Nothing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Will there be another series of Shardlake? After making its debut on Disney Plus last year, it was revealed back in January that Shardlake would not be returning for a second season. The show only adapted the first of seven books in the series. A rep for the streamer told Variety: ''Shardlake' will also not be returning for a second season on the service. We'd like to thank Stephen Butchard who adapted the late C.J. Sansom's beloved novel for the screen, the entire cast – led by the outstanding Arthur Hughes – and crew, and our production partners The Forge and Runaway Fridge.' Disney Plus also confirmed that superhero comedy Extraordinary would not be coming back for a third series.
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Sean Bean's historical mystery series Shardlake finally gets ITV release date
Shardlake premiered on Disney Plus last year and now ITV viewers will be able to tune into the series A much-loved historical drama, featuring actor Sean Bean, is set to grace ITV screens next month. Originally premiered on Disney Plus last year, Shardlake is now scheduled to be part of ITV's summer line-up. The first episode will air on Monday, 9 June, with subsequent episodes released weekly. This four-part television series is an adaptation of the Shardlake novels penned by C. J. Sansom. The show was adapted for the screen by Stephen Butchard, directed by Justin Chadwick and produced by The Forge. Set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's reign in the 16th century, Shardlake stars Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell and Arthur Hughes as Matthew Shardlake, reports the Manchester Evening News. Joining them are fellow actors Toby Eden, Anthony Boyle, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Joe Barber, Miles Barrow and Babou Ceesay. The cast also includes Peter Firth, Paul Kaye, Mike Noble, Matthew Steer, Brian Vernel, Ken Nwosu, Kimberley Nixon, Alex Lowe, Charlotte Christof, Alex Bhat, David Pearse and Michael Rivers. Shardlake is touted as a mystery-laden, eerie whodunnit adventure, brimming with suspense and deception. The narrative centres around Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer tasked with investigating the death of a commissioner. The official synopsis for Shardlake reads: "Shardlake's sheltered life as a lawyer is turned upside down when a Cromwell instructs him to investigate the murder of one of his commissioners at a monastery in the remote town of Scarnsea. "The commissioner was gathering evidence to close the monastery and it is not imperative for Cromwell's own political survival that Shardlake both solves the murder and closed the monastery." It continues: "He leaves Shardlake in no doubt that failure is not an option. Cromwell insists that is accompanied Jack Barak to Scarnsea, where the duo are met with hostility, suspicion, and paranoia by the monks who fear for their future and will seemingly stop at nothing to preserve their order." Despite winning a favourable response from its audience, it has emerged that Disney Plus has decided against renewing the series. According to a piece published by Variety in January, there appears to be no prospect of adapting further C. J. Sansom novels for the series, despite ample material and positive critical reception, with the streaming service opting not to continue with subsequent seasons.
Channel 4
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Channel 4
Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu to lead new drama 'Falling' written by Jack Thorne
Filming has commenced in Wales and Bristol on major new Channel 4 drama, Falling, produced by The Forge Entertainment, a Banijay UK company (National Treasure, The Buccaneers, Marriage). Keeley Hawes (Scoop, Miss Austen) will star as Anna, a devoted nun, and Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror, The Lazarus Project) as David, a Catholic priest, in BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne's (Adolescence, Help) first ever love story. Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest as it is full of heart. Also joining the cast of Falling are Rakie Ayola (The Pact, Kaos), Jason Watkins (Coma, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies), Niamh Cusack (The Virtues, Heartbeat), Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The Chelsea Detective), David Dawson (My Policeman, The Last Kingdom), Susan Brown (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, It's A Sin), Sandra Voe (Howards End, Vera Drake) and introducing TV newcomers, Holly Rhys and Shayde Sinclair. Keeley Hawes says: 'I'm thrilled to be taking on the role of Anna and so looking forward to working alongside the brilliant Paapa Essiedu to bring Jack Thorne's beautiful scripts to life.' Paapa Essiedu says: 'Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne's singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can't wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life.' Jack Thorne says: 'I never thought I'd write a love story, but I am very excited to be making one with the brilliant Peter Hoar. We feel so lucky we have persuaded the mighty (and lovely) Keeley Hawes, the brilliant (and also lovely) Paapa Essiedu and the most amazing company of (lovely) actors to come make this with us, The Forge and Channel 4.' Gwawr Lloyd, Commissioning Editor, Drama adds: 'The combination of Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu, alongside Jack Thorne's incredible scripts and Peter Hoar's direction means this will be the most extraordinary show. We are so excited to bring this unique and compelling love story to Channel 4.' A 6x60' drama from The Forge, Falling is executive produced by George Ormond, George Faber and Jack Thorne. Joe Donaldson (Cobra, Ripper Street, Peaky Blinders) is the producer and Peter Hoar (It's A Sin, The Last of Us, Umbrella Academy) will direct. Falling has been commissioned for Channel 4 by Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama and Gwawr Lloyd, Commissioning Editor, Drama. Falling will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights. Transmission details will be announced in due course. *ENDS* Notes to Editors About The Forge: The Forge, a Banijay UK company, is a UK based drama production company with an unrivalled reputation for high quality, ambitious and influential TV drama, working in collaboration with the UK's leading creative talent. The company has produced a wide range of award-winning dramas including Jack Thorne's 'National Treasure' starring Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters, 'Help' starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, David Hare's 'Collateral' and 'Roadkill', starring Carey Mulligan and Hugh Laurie respectively and Anya Reiss's 'Becoming Elizabeth' for Starz in the US. Most recently, The Forge have produced major 8-part series 'The Buccaneers' created and written by Katherine Jakeways for Apple TV+,; 4-part Disney+ series 'Shardlake' by Stephen Butchard, 'Generation Z', a six-part series and the first original TV project from Ben Wheatley for Channel 4 and 'Just Act Normal', a youth-skewing darkly comic series from award-winning writer Janice Okoh for BBC Three/BBC iPlayer. The Forge currently has multiple, high profile new titles for both linear and SVOD platforms in production, including season 2 of 'The Buccaneers' for Apple TV+ and a brand-new adaptation of 'A Woman of Substance' for Channel 4, written by Katherine Jakeways and co-written by Roanne Bardsley.
