Line of Duty's Thandiwe Newton has been cast opposite House star Hugh Laurie in Apple TV+'s thriller The Wanted Man.
The upcoming series from Hijack creator George Kay centres on Laurie's character Felix Carmichael, described as "the elusive and powerful head of notorious British crime syndicate The Capital".
After a 20-year-long search, Carmichael is apprehended and held in the infamous Staplehurst prison, as per the logline.
Once in custody, the mobster realises he's been betrayed by one of his own and needs to plan a daring escape if he wants to regain control of his empire.
As the traitor moves to dismantle Carmichael's work, the protagonist is ready to stop at nothing to get his revenge — even if it means being a wanted man once again.
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Alongside Newton, the supporting cast features Game of Thrones' Stephen Dillane and Black Mirror star Fionn Whitehead, with Gina McKee, Hazel Doupe and Elliott Heffernan also starring.
According to Deadline, who first reported the news, Newton is to play a single mother with Blitz star Heffernan portraying her son.
Meanwhile, McKee is believe to play Felix's wife, while Dillane is said to play his older brother.
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Newton will next be seen in the second season of Netflix's Wednesday alongside Jenna Ortega in the titular role.
The Westworld actor, known for the role of android Maeve, is set to join Nevermore Academy on the upcoming instalment, though the nature of her role hasn't been disclosed yet.
Newton isn't the only new addition to the second chapter, with Joanna Lumley, Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, and Lady Gaga all set to star.
The Wanted Man will become available to stream on Apple TV+ at a later date.
Wednesday season two part 1 airs Netflix on 6 August, with the second part premiering on 3 September.
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