EASTENDERS and Coronation Street stars are among the latest additions for a hit ITV drama’s second series.
After The Flood debuted last year, with Sophie Rundle starring as PC Joanna Marshall.
Soap legends Jill Halfpenny and Ian Puleston-Davies have come on board for series two.
Filming for the new series is currently underway in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire.
Jill, 49, has starred in both Coronation Street and EastEnders – playing Rebecca Hopkins and Kate Mitchell respectively.
In After The Flood, the actress will portray the role of DS Sam Bradley.
While Ian, 66, had a five-year stint as Owen Armstrong in Coronation Street.
He will now star as After The Flood newcomer Tony Rower in upcoming episodes.
Series two picks up the story of newly promoted detective Jo Marshall (Sophie Rundle).
Immersed in a baffling murder investigation, tensions simmer in Waterside as the rising threat of moorland fires loom.
With a risk of further flooding, a body is found under bizarre circumstances.
Jo is now in a race to stop the killer – and brought into conflict with the town’s dark and influential forces.
She finds herself in a deeply personal investigation while trying to root out decades-old corruption in the police force – and her own family.
In series one, Jo investigated the the death of an unidentified man following a devastating flash flood.
Other new cast members in series two include Alun Armstrong (New Tricks), Matthew McNulty (The Rising) and Tony Marshall (Casualty)
They join previously announced returnees Sophie Rundle, Nicholas Gleaves, Lorraine Ashbourne, Philip Glenister and Matt Stokoe.
Andy Pryor, Casting Director for Quay Street Productions, addressed the new castings.
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
He said: “To attract such talented household names to the series is a testament to the brilliant writing by Mick Ford, once again writing such a thrilling story filled to the brim with interesting and compelling characters.
“We couldn’t be happier with the calibre of talent we have both returning and joining After the Flood for series two.
“Each cast member is perfect for their role and we are looking forward to seeing how they bring their characters to life on screen.”
After The Flood airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
