There are always people and accounts that will impersonate celebrities on social media so we’d like to remind you that Daniel Mays has NO official presence on Facebook. There are now several accounts that continue to impersonate Daniel Mays by copying his Instagram posts word for word and use his photos and videos. They will post recent photos from events or share current / future project information. These fake Facebook account will even reply as “Danny”. It has been confirmed by Danny that these Facebook accounts are NOT him.
As of June 2025 there continue to be several fake Facebook profiles popping up.
Facebook does have a way to verify someone but we can confirm that NONE of these accounts are Danny Mays no matter what they post or comment.
Of course, Twitter/X changed the verified accounts to a pay service and Danny does not have a blue verified check there at this point. Should that change, we will do an update. Also, accounts can now pay to be “verified” on social media but please only follow the accounts that we have listed below for Danny. Any other accounts that say that they are Danny or his representatives are impersonating and should be reported for impersonation on whichever social media platform.
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The Long Shadow premieres this evening Monday, 25th September at 9PM on ITV and ITVX. The remainder of the 7 episodes follow every Monday evening at 9PM.
Daniel Mays stars as Sydney Jackson who was the husband of of one of the murder victims Emily Jackson.
The Long Shadow, written by award-winning screenwriter, George Kay (Hijack, Criminal: UK) and directed by BAFTA-winning director Lewis Arnold (Sherwood, Time, Des) is the definitive depiction of the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, sensitively focussing on the lives of the victims who crossed his path and those of the officers at the heart of the police investigation. With the victims, their families and the survivors at the heart of this series, The Long Shadow brings a new perspective to a well-documented story.
Meticulously researched and drawing upon the most extensive archive of the investigation, comprising of hundreds of case files, interview transcripts and police reports, the series is also based on Wicked Beyond Belief, Michael Bilton’s critically acclaimed account of the case, published by William Collins.
Award-winning actor Toby Jones will play DCS Dennis Hoban, who initially led the enquiry, with David Morrissey taking the role of DCS George Oldfield, who famously took on the investigation. Lee Ingleby is DCS Jim Hobson, whilst Katherine Kelly plays Emily Jackson with Daniel Mays as her husband, Sydney Jackson and Shaun Thomas as their son, Neil Jackson.
Jill Halfpenny plays Doreen Hill, with Daisy Waterstone as her daughter, Jacqueline Hill. Jasmine Lee-Jones plays Marcella Claxton, Molly Wright as Donna Deangelo, Liz White as PS Meg Winterburn and Shaun Dooley as DCS Chris Gregg.
The cast also includes Alexa Davies, Chloe Harris, Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Michael McElhatton, Adam Long, Ruth Madeley, Dorothy Atkinson, Rob James-Collier, Charley Webb, Steven Waddington and Kris Hitchen.
One murder has the power to cast a long shadow and this case plunged a whole society into darkness. For every victim, there were friends and loved ones. For every police officer, there was the burden of failure – of near misses and guilt – and the knowledge that as they failed to find their man, more women continued to suffer. The impact on the lives of those who live on after the death of their loved one remains to this day. Those who cannot escape what happened, who must sit with their incomprehensible trauma for decades after, enduring their own life sentences.
From the multi Academy and BAFTA award-winning Aardman (Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep), and Academy Award® and BAFTA-nominated director Sam Fell (ParaNorman and Flushed Away, respectively), comes Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run. Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk – this time, they’re breaking in!
The cast includes: Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, and Bella Ramsey lead the Chicken Run charge, alongside a cast including old and new friends: Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, Josie Sedgwick-Davis, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, and Romesh Ranganathan. Rounding out the flock of villains are Miranda Richardson, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Mohammed.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget hatches worldwide on Netflix 15 December!
CONFIRMED TX DATE: Monday 25th September at 9pm ITV1, and will be made up of seven episodes.
ITV and ITVX have released the trailer for The Long Shadow. All episodes will be available on both platforms later in September. The Long Shadow is the definitive depiction of the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, will sensitively focusing on the lives of the victims who crossed his path and those of the officers at the heart of the police investigation. With the victims, their families and the survivors at the heart of this series, The Long Shadow brings a new perspective to a well-documented story. Daniel Mays is a part of this stellar ensemble cast as Sydney Jackson the husband of one the victims.
ITV, ITVX and New Pictures have announced the casting for true crime drama, The Long Shadow, solely written by award-winning screenwriter, George Kay (Hijack, Criminal: UK) and solely directed by BAFTA-winning director Lewis Arnold (Sherwood, Time, Des) coming to ITV1 and ITVX next month.
The 7 x 60 drama is the definitive depiction of the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, sensitively focussing on the lives of the victims who crossed his path and those of the officers at the heart of the police investigation. With the victims, their families and the survivors at the heart of this series, The Long Shadow brings a new perspective to a well-documented story.
Meticulously researched and drawing upon the most extensive archive of the investigation, comprising of hundreds of case files, interview transcripts and police reports, the series is also based on Wicked Beyond Belief, Michael Bilton’s critically acclaimed account of the case, published by William Collins.
Award-winning actor Toby Jones will play DCS Dennis Hoban, who initially led the enquiry, with David Morrissey taking the role of DCS George Oldfield, who famously took on the investigation. Lee Ingleby is DCS Jim Hobson, whilst Katherine Kelly plays Emily Jackson with Daniel Mays as her husband, Sydney Jackson and Shaun Thomas as their son, Neil Jackson.
Jill Halfpenny plays Doreen Hill, with Daisy Waterstone as her daughter, Jacqueline Hill. Jasmine Lee-Jones plays Marcella Claxton, Molly Wright as Donna Deangelo, Liz White as PS Meg Winterburn and Shaun Dooley as DCS Chris Gregg.
The cast also includes Alexa Davies, Chloe Harris, Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Michael McElhatton, Adam Long, Ruth Madeley, Dorothy Atkinson, Rob James-Collier, Charley Webb, Steven Waddington and Kris Hitchen.
One murder has the power to cast a long shadow and this case plunged a whole society into darkness. For every victim, there were friends and loved ones. For every police officer, there was the burden of failure – of near misses and guilt – and the knowledge that as they failed to find their man, more women continued to suffer. The impact on the lives of those who live on after the death of their loved one remains to this day. Those who cannot escape what happened, who must sit with their incomprehensible trauma for decades after, enduring their own life sentences.
With people today holding to account the institutional foundations that foster misogyny, racism, and violence against women, The Long Shadow will speak to the societal issues of the past whilst highlighting alarming parallels between these terrible crimes and tragic events in our more recent history.
New Pictures, the award-winning independent production company behind critically acclaimed and high rating dramas including Des and White House Farm, produced the drama in Yorkshire.
ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill commissioned The Long Shadow, which was produced in association with Sundance Now, which holds exclusive rights in the U.S. and Canada, and All3Media International.
Commented Polly Hill:
“George’s scripts and Lewis’ direction together with this wonderful cast have produced a sensitive and brilliant drama that we are proud to have on ITV.”
The Long Shadow is executive produced by New Pictures co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Willow Grylls (Des, White House Farm, The Missing) with renowned director Lewis Arnold (Time, Sherwood, Des) directing the series. The series is produced by Matt Sandford (Des, White House Farm, Cobra – as script editor), series produced by Sarah Lewis (Noughts + Crosses, McDonald & Dodds) and co-produced by Alison Matthews (Trigger Point, Champion). George Kay, Lewis Arnold and Elaine Pyke also serve as executive producers. Polly Hill is overseeing production of the drama for ITV.
Commented Willow Grylls:
“George Kay, Lewis Arnold and an exceptional cast have bought to life an important event drama that is as tragically resonant today as it was over 40 years ago.”
All3Media International is distributing the series internationally.
Daniel Mays will be temporarily stepping away from his role as Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls from 17 July and returning to the stage on 16 October. Danny has some upcoming filming commitments that will take him away from the stage at The Bridge Theatre.
The incredibly talented Owain Arthur steps in as replacement. Don’t miss him in this role!
Daniel Mays and the cast play dual roles in this wonderful adaption of Anthony Horowitz’s mystery novel. Danny stars as DI’s Chubb and Locke.
The great news is that there will be a follow up series of Anthony Horowitz’s novel- Moonflower Murders– which begins filming later in 2023! Both BBC and PBS in the US are producing. We can’t wait!
Daily Mail: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Daniel Mays is the go-to Cockney geezer du jour (that) makes Mays a perfect fit for this glorious new revival of the Frank Loesser musical
Guardian: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This immersive production of the New York musical has a bold design, superb singing and chemistry between its stars.
iNews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Daniel Mays brings a harried Everyman charm to hustler Nathan Detroit’
BOOK YOUR TICKETS because this is going to be the talk of London theatre for a long time! Performances are through 2 September.
The One Show: BBC One Friday 24 Feb 19:00- interview and performance with Marisha Wallace.
This Morning: ITV Monday 6 March 10AM-12:30 PM – Danny’s appearance is available for about a week and begins at the 56 minute mark of the 6 March episode
Make sure to get your tickets for what is truly the greatest Broadway musical! The Bridge Theatre’s immersive experience with audience members in the middle of all of the action is surely going to be exciting!
Performances begin 3 March and run through 2 September.
It’s officially Christmastime!! ‘Your Christmas or Mine?’ is now streaming on Prime Video UK and worldwide!
Daniel Mays stars as Geoff alongside Angela Griffin, Asa Butterfield, and Cora Kirk, and others.
It’s Christmas Eve-Eve. After waving goodbye in Marlyebone Station, new lovers Hayley and James can’t bear to be apart for Christmas, so both decide to surprise each other and unwittingly swap trains by mistake. The snow begins to fall and with it they realise they are trapped with each other’s family for the whole of Christmas. Will their love survive as their secrets get unwrapped?
Incredibly exciting new today that Daniel Mays is to lead the cast of Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre beginning in March 2023!
Set to lead the show are Daniel Mays (Line of Duty) as Nathan Detroit, Andrew Richardson (A Call to Spy) as Sky Masterson, Celinde Schoenmaker (The Light in the Piazza) as Sarah Brown, Marisha Wallace (Waitress) as Miss Adelaide and Cedric Neal (Back to the Future) as Nicely-Nicely Johnson.
Been keeping this one under my trilby. Thrilled to share the news I’ll be playing Nathan Detroit alongside a phenomenal cast in a new immersive production of the iconic American musical Guys & Dolls @_bridgetheatre directed by Nick Hytner. Opens 3rd March 23. Let’s shoot crap!🎲 https://t.co/omTkYc02h6
Also appearing are Cornelius Clarke (Lieutenant Brannigan), Cameron Johnson (Big Jule), Anthony O’Donnell (Arvide Abernathy), Mark Oxtoby (Benny Southstreet), Adam Pearce (Harry the Horse), Ryan Pidgen (Rusty Charlie) and Katy Secombe (General Cartwright).
Completing the cast are Simon Anthony, Lydia Bannister, Kathryn Barnes, Callum Bell, Cindy Belliot, Petrelle Dias, Ike Fallon, Leslie Garcia Bowman, George Ioannides, Robbie McMillan, Perry O’Dea, Charlotte Scott, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Isabel Snaas, Sasha Wareham and Dale White in the ensemble.
Nick Hytner’s production of the sshow features set design by Bunny Christie, choreography by Arlene Phillips, costumes by Deborah Andrews and Christie, associate direction and choreography by James Cousins, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Paul Arditti, musical direction by Tom Brady, orchestrations by Charlie Rosen and casting by Charlotte Sutton.
Previews begin 3 March with performances ending on 2 September.
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