The new series of murder mystery drama, Shetland, has started filming on location in Scotland and the Shetland Isles.
Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell will reprise their roles as DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh in the Silverpoint Films production.
Joining them in the 6-parter will be Christine Bottomley (Sherwood), Kevin Harvey (This City Is Ours), Stella Gonet (The Crown), Gregor Fisher (Only Child), and Gavin Mitchell (Crime). Other guest cast include John Wark (Lockerbie: A Search for Truth), Jude Bain (Let It Come Down), Robin Weaver (Rivals), John McLarnon (I Swear), Beth Marshall (The Bombing of Pan Am 103), Daniel Boyd (House of the Dragon), Charlene Boyd (Department Q) and Helen Mackay (Shetland).
“This new series of Shetland is brimming with twists, turns, and the kind of emotional punch that keeps viewers hooked,” said Gaynor Holmes, Commissioning Editor for the BBC.
“Paul Logue has once again spun a gripping, atmospheric story, with the wild beauty of the Shetland Isles at its heart. Alison and Ashley lead our stellar core cast who are joined by a brilliant line up of guest stars and supported by a crew whose craft and passion shine through in every frame—together showcasing Scotland on screen at its very best.”
Originally based on award-winning novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves, the new series centres around a historic murder “which will forever change the lives of all those connected in the present day.”
Returning cast are regulars Steven Robertson (playing DC Sandy Wilson), Lewis Howden (Billy McCabe), Samuel Anderson (Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake), Steven Miller (Rev Alan Calder), Anne Kidd (pathologist Cora McLean), Angus Miller (Donnie, Tosh’s partner), Conor McCarry (PC Alex Grant) and Eubha Akilade (PC Lorna Burns).
“We’re so excited about this new series of Shetland with Ashley and Alison, alongside our wonderful returning cast and a fantastic guest cast. Paul Logue has created a distinctive and emotionally complex story, set against the stunning and evocative landscape of the Shetland Isles,” added Kate Bartlett, Executive Producer for Silverprint Pictures.
“We’re thrilled to be making this new series with such incredible Scottish talent in all areas of production.”
Logue is the lead writer, alongside Anita Vettesse and Ross Dunsmore. The series is produced by Angus Sharpe and directed by Ruth Carney and Jonny Blair. Executive Producers are Gaynor Holmes for the BBC, Kate Bartlett, Paul Logue and Denise Paul for Silverprint Pictures (ITV Studios).
It’s due to be released later this year.
