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Filming News: Line of Duty

 

 

Filming on Line of Duty series 3 has begun!

Speaking about the role, Daniel Mays says: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the unbelievably talented cast of Line Of Duty series three. Jed Mercurio has once again delivered a thrilling and emotionally raw script, which I feel incredibly honoured to be a part of.”

Daniel Mays will play Sergeant Danny Waldron, the highly proficient leader of an Armed Response Unit whose unpredictable behaviour is becoming a threat to colleagues and suspects. When AC-12 are called in to investigate Danny’s conduct, even they could find themselves in the firing line. Mays joins returning cast Martin Compston as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, Vicky McClure as Detective Constable Kate Fleming and Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings. 

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Daniel Mays Joins BBC Two’s Line of Duty Series 3

Exciting news today that Daniel Mays is to join the cast of BBC’s Two “Line of Duty”.

Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs, Public Enemies, Made In Dagenham) is confirmed to join the cast of Line Of Duty. Series three is written by Jed Mercurio, made by World Productions for BBC Two and pits AC-12 against their most dangerous adversary yet.

Mays will play Sergeant Danny Waldron, the highly proficient leader of an Armed Response Unit whose unpredictable behaviour is becoming a threat to colleagues and suspects. When AC-12 are called in to investigate Danny’s conduct, even they could find themselves in the firing line. Mays joins returning cast Martin Compston as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, Vicky McClure as Detective Constable Kate Fleming and Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings.

Speaking about the role, Daniel Mays says: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the unbelievably talented cast of Line Of Duty series three. Jed Mercurio has once again delivered a thrilling and emotionally raw script, which I feel incredibly honoured to be a part of.”

Writer and Executive Producer Jed Mercurio says: “I’m deeply grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity to work on another series of Line Of Duty. I’m very much looking forward to resuming a creative partnership with our regular cast, crew and production team and to working with the hugely talented Daniel Mays on this riveting new character.”

Simon Heath, Executive Producer for World Productions, adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Danny to Line Of Duty, as the target of Jed’s gripping new anti-corruption investigation, led by the terrific trio of Martin, Vicky and Adrian.”

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Haven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football Match On Sunday 17 May

Join Daniel Mays and his celebrity team for a match against Tottenham Hotspur Legends on Sunday 17 May at Leyton Orient’s Matchroom Stadium:

‘I’m proud to be supporting my local children’s and adult hospices in this celebrity match.  I’m a big Leyton Orient fan and am really looking forward to being Celebrity Team Manager at their ground and raising vital funds for these amazing charities.’

Watch our team of celebrities take on the Tottenham Hotspur Legends at the home of East London football – Leyton Orient’s Matchroom Stadium.

St Joseph’ s Hospice and Haven House Children’s Hospice have teamed up for this fantastic event and we promise to make this a day for the whole family to enjoy.

The match kicks off at 3pm on Sunday 17th May and tickets are only £6 for children, £11 for adults and Family tickets are available for £29 (2 adults, 2 children)

The celebrity line* up so far includes:

  • Daniel Mays – Actor – Team Manager
  • Mark Wright – Presenter and Haven House Ambassador
  • Terry Alderton – Comedian and Actor
  • Paul Sculfor – Model and Actor

The match benefits the Haven House Children’s Hospice charity.

More information: Celebrity Team v Tottenham Hotspur Legends

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If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to the wonderful charities:

Haven House

St Joseph’s Hospice

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The Red Lion 

Daniel Mays in his National Theatre debut!

The Red Lion

Passion. Loyalty. Salvation. 

Small-time semi-pro football, the non-league. A world away from the wealth and the television cameras. A young player touched with brilliance arrives from nowhere. An ambitious manager determines to make him his own. And the old soul of the club still has dreams of glory.

A haunting and humorous new play about the dying romance of the great English game – and the tender, savage love that powers it.

Patrick Marber returns to premiere a fifth play at the National Theatre, where his previous work includes Dealer’s Choice and Closer.

The Red Lion is now booking for performances beginning 3 June.

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Common Now Available on UK iTunes

Common, BBC One’s compelling drama exploring the controversial joint enterprise law, is now available via the UK iTunes store.

17-year-old Johnjo gives his cousin Tony and his mates Colin and Kieran a last-minute lift in his brother Patrick’s car. They tell him they’re going for pizza; Johnjo doesn’t know that they’re going to ‘have a word’ with a local loudmouth who needs putting in his place. As Johnjo waits in the car, Kieran takes offence with an innocent bystander, Thomas Ward, who is fatally stabbed.

The murder victim is the eldest child of Margaret and Tommy Ward, who has become estranged from his family after a bitter divorce. Struggling to make ends meet on her own, Margaret is nevertheless determined to fight through bureaucracy and the cool indifference of the banks to give Thomas the send-off he deserves.

Johnjo makes his own way to the police station and asks for DI Hastings. A career copper used to doing battle with ‘no comment’, Hastings can’t believe his luck as Johnjo lays the blame squarely with Kieran. But Hastings wants everyone possible to be tried for murder, and with the joint enterprise doctrine at his disposal, that includes Johnjo.

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Daniel Mays Attends Gala Performance of The Ruling Class

Daniel Mays attended the gala performance of The Ruling Class starring James McAvoy Wednesday evening at Trafalgar Studios.
Getty Images has some great photos from the after party:

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Daniel Mays Leads Cast of Patrick Marber’s New National Theatre Play The Red Lion

Exciting news this morning as Rufus Norris & Tessa Ross announced their first season at London’s National Theatre.

Daniel Mays will be leading the cast of Patrick Marber’s new play “The Red Lion” from 3 June at The Dorfman:

Small-time semi-pro football, the non-league. A world away from the wealth and the television cameras. A young player touched with brilliance arrives from nowhere. An ambitious manager determines to make him his own. And the old soul of the club still has dreams of glory.

A haunting and humorous new play about the dying romance of the great English game – and the tender, savage love that powers it.

Patrick Marber returns to premiere a fifth play at the National Theatre, where his previous work includes Dealer’s Choice and Closer.

Member booking 23 February
Public booking 26 February

Directed by Ian Rickson (Mojo) Additional casting includes Peter Wight and Calvin Demba.

Congratulations to Danny on his National Theatre debut!

We will have more updates soon!