The countdown has begun for the explosive return of ITV's gripping drama Trigger Point, with filming for the highly anticipated second season now underway. Vicky McClure reprises her role as ex-military bomb disposal expert Lana Washington, promising more high-stakes action and nerve-shredding tension.
Familiar Faces Return to the Danger Zone
Joining McClure are several returning cast members from the first season's critically acclaimed run. Fans will be delighted to see:
- Adrian Lester as Metropolitan Police Commander Neil McAllister
- Mark Stanley as DI Thom Young
- Manjinder Virk as Sony Reeves
- Nabil Elouahabi as Hass Amrani
- Kevin Eldon as Paul Darrow
- Kerry Godliman as DCI Karen Wells
New Additions to the Explosive Drama
Season 2 introduces compelling new characters who will undoubtedly shake things up. The fresh faces include:
- Natalie Simpson as new Expo Officer Helen Morgan
- Georgia Hatzis as fledgling Expo Officer Dasha Nekrasova
- Camilla Beeput as Police Constable Farida Mahmood
- Felix Scott as Chief Superintendent Vernon Masters
What's Next for Lana Washington?
Following the traumatic events of the first season, Lana has been working abroad in Tajikistan. However, she's drawn back to London when a new terror campaign emerges, targeting a major sporting event in the city. The personal and professional stakes have never been higher for the seasoned bomb disposal expert.
"We're thrilled to be back," McClure commented. "The response to the first series was incredible, and we can't wait for audiences to see what we have in store. The new scripts are absolutely gripping."
Behind the Scenes
The series comes from the production company behind Line of Duty, with creator Daniel Brierley returning as writer. The combination of Brierley's sharp writing and McClure's powerful performance promises another season of edge-of-your-seat television that will keep viewers guessing until the very last moment.
While an exact release date remains under wraps, production is moving forward with the expectation that Trigger Point will detonate back onto ITV screens later this year, ready to deliver another round of explosive entertainment that captivated over 10 million viewers during its first season.
