Acclaimed actress Suranne Jones is officially set to return to her iconic role as Doctor Foster for a highly anticipated third series, seven years after the dramatic second season concluded.
A New Chapter for Doctor Foster
The BBC drama, which last aired in 2017, will see Jones reprise her role as Dr Gemma Foster, the GP who originally uncovered her husband's devastating affair. The new plot is expected to take a significant time jump, shifting focus onto her son Tom, who was a teenager during the previous series but will now return to the family as an adult.
A television insider revealed to The Sun: 'There was always a sense of unfinished business with Doctor Foster, as the storyline could easily roll on and on.' They added that the show went out on a massive high, with around eight million viewers tuning in weekly for the finale, and that enough time has passed to make a return compelling for eager fans.
Production Details and Cast Uncertainty
According to reports, filming for the new series is due to commence next year. While Suranne Jones's return is confirmed, it remains unknown whether fellow stars Bertie Carvel, who played her husband Simon, and Jodie Comer, who portrayed her love rival Kate Parks, will be back for the third instalment.
The previous series concluded with Tom choosing to leave his family, unable to cope with the intense fallout from his parents' toxic relationship. This new chapter will explore the consequences of that decision and the complex dynamics of a fractured family reuniting years later.
Suranne Jones on Ageing Naturally in the Spotlight
The news of the Doctor Foster revival comes shortly after Jones spoke candidly about her stance on ageing in the public eye. The 47-year-old actress insists that women have the right to age naturally and has vowed never to use Botox, despite being open to alternative skin rejuvenation procedures.
Speaking on the 'We're Not Getting Any Younger' podcast, Jones stated: 'I don't think I'll ever do Botox because I'm too frightened. It'll be me that it goes wrong for.' Instead, she champions treatments like Morpheus8 and Profhilo, which she describes as 'just a drink for the skin.'
Jones, who recently starred as a fictional Prime Minister in the Netflix drama 'Hostage', has been a prominent figure on British television for over two decades, first finding fame as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street. She continues to advocate for judging actors on their ability rather than their appearance, asserting that 'character is about what shines from within.'
