Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar kicks off filming for new crime thriller Ridley as he makes epic TV return

LINE of Obligation’s Adrian Dunbar has kicked off filming for his new crime thriller Ridley as he makes epic TV return.

The Superintendent Hastings star will painting one other detective within the new collection, which is his first confirmed venture for the reason that controversial collection six finale of the favored BBC crime drama.

Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar will star in a new ITV drama called Ridley
Line of Obligation's Adrian Dunbar will star in a brand new ITV drama referred to as RidleyCredit score: Splash

The ITV thriller will be his first appearance on the small screen since Line of Duty's controversial series six finale
The ITV thriller might be his first look on the small display screen since Line of Obligation's controversial collection six finaleCredit score: PA

The highly-anticipated thriller has begun filming in Lancashire - the solid contains Terence Maynard (Time, Coronation Road) as DCI Paul Goodwin, George Bukhari (Years and Years, The A Phrase) as DC Darren Lakhan, Georgie Glen (The Crown, Name the Midwife) as pathologist Dr Wendy Newstone.

The common solid additionally contains Bhavna Limbachia (Citizen Khan, Coronation Road), Aidan McArdle (The Trial of Christine Keeler, The Fall) and Julie Graham (Shetland, Penance).

The 62-year-old will star within the collection created by Vera and written by Paul Matthew Thompson and the Northern Irishman could not be extra excited.

“Ridley has begun capturing and we actually couldn’t be off to a greater begin," Adrian shared.

"Regardless of the wintry climate, every thing from solid and crew proper right down to the catering is superb.

"Bronagh Waugh has stepped into her character’s footwear seamlessly and we have now been joined by some nice actors with extra to come back.”

He beforehand stated: "I don’t suppose I’ve ever headed right into a manufacturing with extra pleasure and enthusiasm."

"As an actor I understand how uncommon it's to be given such a beautiful alternative, and the mixture of Polly Hill and Chloe Tucker at ITV and Jonathan Fisher at West Highway Footage means we're in each protected and inventive fingers."

He added: "Jonathan and I labored carefully collectively on the very profitable collection Blood, and I’m assured we will convey a few of that magic to Ridley.

"Right here’s to getting the crew collectively and growing a present that audiences can discover each entertaining and fascinating."

Co-creator Jonathan Fisher added: "It’s an actual thrill for filming to be underway with such a top-rate solid starring alongside Adrian Dunbar and led by an excellent manufacturing crew. We will’t wait to share this absorbing new detective collection with our viewers.”

Ridley will give attention to charismatic Detective Inspector Alex Ridley, who has determined to retire from the pressure after serving as a murder copper for 25 years.

After being pressured out from his beloved job, he'll changed by his former mentee - performing DI Carol Forman.

Nevertheless, Carol enlists the assistance of Ridley for a really difficult homicide case, during which the investigation "takes a darkish and surprising flip."

Impressed by actual life retired detectives re-joining police forces in a consultancy position given more and more over-stretched assets, Ridley will discover thought scary crime tales in an authentic and distinctive means.

One of many causes for Adrian's Line of Obligation alter-ego Ted Hastings' reputation are his hilarious catchphrases - which have been borrowed from his late father.

He stated final month: "These have been phrases my father used.

“The ‘Mom of God’ stuff comes from my dad who used to make use of that on a regular basis."

Dunbar was simply 21 when his dad — a building firm foreman — died of a mind haemorrhage.

Adrian is happy to be work Jonathan Fisher at West Road Pictures again after the pair collaborated on Chanel 5 thriller Blood
Adrian is blissful to be work Jonathan Fisher at West Highway Footage once more after the pair collaborated on Chanel 5 thriller BloodCredit score: © West Highway Footage

The 62-year-old will play a homicide copper who has returned after 25 years on the force
The 62-year-old will play a murder copper who has returned after 25 years on the pressureCredit score: BBC

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