Hermione Norris has spoken out about the upcoming revival of the beloved 1990s comedy drama 'Cold Feet', addressing fan speculation about the reunion. The actress, who plays Karen Marsden, is set to reprise her role alongside original cast members James Nesbitt, John Thomson, Robert Bathurst, and Fay Ripley in the eight-part series, which will air on ITV this autumn.
The new series picks up 13 years after the tragic death of Rachel (Helen Baxendale) in a car crash, with the main characters now approaching 50. Norris's character Karen, who had split from husband David (Bathurst), will be navigating joint parenting of their three children. The actress hinted at the challenges her character faces, saying the reunion explores how the characters have evolved over the years.
Speculation has been rife about potential new love interests for Adam Williams (Nesbitt), who was seen filming scenes with a mysterious brunette and 'Just Married' cans trailing from a car. Fans have wondered if Adam has moved on after losing Rachel. The series will also address his relationship with his now-teenage son Matthew, played by Ceallach Spellman, who admits he finds football boring—a blow to football-mad Adam.
Nesbitt recently confirmed that the first episode will include a tribute to Rachel, acknowledging the difficulty of continuing without Baxendale. 'To be without her has been sad really,' he said. 'We just wanted to get a little tribute into her in the first episode which I hope she sees.'
Filmed on location in Manchester, the new series also introduces new cast members James Bolam, Karen David, Leanne Best, and Art Malik. The original 'Cold Feet' ran for five series from 1997 to 2003, and the revival has generated significant excitement among fans eager to catch up with the much-loved characters.
