Rafe Spall will lead the cast of ITV's one-off film about paranormal investigator Harry Price.
The actor will star as the real-life sceptic in the two-hour paranormal thriller Harry Price: Ghost Hunter.
Set in 1920s London, the drama will delve into the life and career of the investigator, who studied paranormal and supernatural claims.
On his casting, Spall said: "I'm delighted to be portraying Harry Price for ITV. It's a fantastic piece of history that has mass appeal and I can't wait to start filming."
The film will begin with Price falling on hard times, but he soon finds himself investigating the haunting of a local politician's home.
He teams up with the MP's family maid Sarah Grey and his old friend Albert to discover the truth behind the paranormal activity.
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter will be produced by indie Bentley Productions, and will air on ITV in 2016. Filming will begin in London next month.
