ITV has shared a big update on Brighton-set crime series Grace, following the release of season 5.
The sixth run of the series, which features John Simm as titular detective Roy Grace, was confirmed a few months back.
Following a recent tease from cast member Zoë Tapper about an imminent cast read-through, it's been officially announced that filming has begun.
The broadcaster released an on-set photo of Simm, Richie Campbell and Laura Elphinstone wearing white forensic suits and bright blue disposable gloves.
Season 5 will consist of four episodes, with guest stars including Rishi Nair, Ali Khan, Gurjeet Singh, Hannah McClean, Tamla Kari and Sara Powell.
Alongside the trio in the photo and Tapper, Brad Morrison will also be back as part of the regular cast.
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"This is the longest I've been involved in any show!" Simm said. "But it's such a joy to do, and to be surrounded by a team like this for large chunks of the year makes it impossible to turn down.
"I'm really looking forward to seeing where Roy's journey goes in this series."
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Executive producer Phil Hunter added: "Grace is such a joy to make so we are thrilled at how well received series five was.
"It's great to be back in Brighton with our brilliant and talented cast and crew to shoot another four episodes this summer."
The first episode of season 5 currently has a consolidated 6 million viewers, while the season as a whole has currently been streamed just over 9 million times.
Grace season 6 does not currently have a release window. Previous seasons can be streamed on ITVX in the UK, and BritBox in the US, Canada and Australia.
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