BROADCHURCH creator Chris Chibnall has confirmed a host of new cast members as filming for the “final chapter” of the crime drama is set to get underway.
David Tennant and Olivia Colman will return as DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller – while Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan will reprise their roles as Beth and Mark Latimer.
They will be joined by National Television Award winner Julie Hesmondhalgh, BAFTA winner Georgina Campbell along with Sarah Parish, Charlie Higson and Mark Bazeley - who take significant roles in the eight-part series.
Arthur Darvill also returns as local Vicar Paul Coates, Carolyn Pickles as newspaper editor Maggie Radcliffe and Adam Wilson as Ellie’s son Tom.
The new series will feature a brand new case for Miller and Hardy with the detectives reuniting to investigate a serious sexual assault.
Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall said: “This is the final chapter of Broadchurch.
“We have one last story to tell, featuring both familiar faces and new characters. I hope it’s a compelling and emotional farewell to a world and show that means so much to me.”
The series explores the consequences of a serious sexual assault as a Dorset community comes under the scrutiny of Hardy and Miller’s investigation. Based on a year of research with Dorset-based organisations who specialise in dealing with victims of sexual assault, and police advisors who specialise in investigating crimes of sexual violence, Broadchurch’s final chapter will look at the emotional cost to all of those involved and the irreparable damage to friendships and relationships.
Broadchurch being filmed in West Bay
ITV’s former director of drama Steve November and controller of drama Victoria Fea have commissioned the new series.
Victoria sad: “Broadchurch is as ever stylishly written, provocative and thought provoking.
“We’re pleased with the direction Chris and Jane have taken this series and the extraordinary cast they’ve assembled.”
Filming will commence this summer in Bridport, West Bay and Clevedon in Somerset.
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