A first look at James Nesbitt in Netflix's new Harlan Coben thriller Missing You has been unveiled.

The actor was confirmed to be joining the new series last week alongside Busted star Matt Willis and the previously-announced Ashley Walters.

Pictures from filming have now emerged, showing Nesbitt's character Calligan looking mournful at a funeral.

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james nesbitt filming harlan coben's missing you
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james nesbitt filming harlan coben's missing you
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A new set picture has also emerged of Walters and main star Rosalind Eleazar happily walking through a park holding hands.

Missing You follows Eleazar's character Detective Kat Donovan, whose fiancé Josh disappeared 11 years ago.

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However, while swiping on a dating app, "she suddenly sees his face and her world explodes all over again".

rosalind eleazar and ashley walters filming harlan coben's missing you
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"Josh's reappearance will force her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father's murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past," the synopsis adds.

The show is also set to star Richard Armitage, who recently appeared in Coben series Fool Me Once, as well as Jessica Plummer (EastEnders), Lenny Henry (The Rings of Power), Steve Pemberton (Taskmaster) and Paul Kaye (Sexy Beast).

Missing You is the latest in a string of Coben adaptations for Netflix, following on from the likes of Fool Me Once, Stay Close and The Stranger.

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The streamer is also working on new series Run Away, which focuses on a father called Simon who appears to have the perfect life until his daughter Paige runs away.

Meanwhile, Armitage recently revealed to Digital Spy that Missing You is likely to be released early in 2025.

Missing You will stream on Netflix.

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