Eve Myles' ITV thriller Gone has been commissioned for a new, second six-part series. The show, which aired on ITV earlier this year and co-starred David Morrissey, will return for a follow-up with Keeley Hawes joining the cast.
Gone follows Detective Sergeant Annie Cassidy, played by Eve Myles, as she investigates a new case. The first series set streaming records on ITVX, remaining one of the highest new dramas to launch on the platform with 31 million streams.
A New Case for Annie Cassidy
Eve Myles confirmed that the new series would be a new story and said she "couldn't wait" to return as her character. "I can't wait to get back to Annie!" she said. "A very special project and character. I'm really excited to explore a new story with a brilliant cast!"
Three-time BAFTA-nominee Keeley Hawes joins the second series as Ruth Manning, a paediatric surgeon at Bristol's Makeway Hospital. She comes into the crosshairs of DS Annie Cassidy when it becomes apparent that, for the greater good of her patients, she could be hiding the dark truth about a series of historical crimes.
Filming and Production Details
Filming will start in Bristol next year on the show, which is created and written by screenwriter George Kay. ITV's head of drama, Polly Hill, who commissioned the new instalment, said: "We had a phenomenal response to Gone, which was a testament to George Kay's brilliant scripts, and we are delighted that George will bring the audience another series and a new case for Annie Cassidy. In series 2 Dr Ruth Manning is under the microscope, played by the wonderful Keeley Hawes."
"Once again George's brilliant storytelling takes you into the heart of a family unravelling as Annie investigates a new case in another emotionally truthful and surprising story. Produced by Willow Grylls and New Pictures and Observatory Pictures, we are so proud of this drama and delighted to give the audience more."
Gone is partly inspired by the book To Hunt a Killer and the real-life work of former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and ITV Crime Correspondent Robert Murphy, who both serve as consultants on the production.
