ITV’s new crime drama The Long Shadow follows the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, dubbed the Yorkshire Ripper in press reports.
A series of seven episodes from Kidnap writer George Kay boasts an all-star cast including Toby Jones, David Morrissey and Daniel Mays.
Katherine Kelly, Lee Ingleby and Daniel Mays also appear in the series, alongside a long list of familiar faces. Find out who stars in the show and where you’ve seen them before.
WATCH: Trailer for new ITV crime drama, The Long Shadow
Long shadow actors
Toby Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban
Toby Jones plays DCS Dennis Hoban, the first Detective Chief Inspector leading the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe.
The actor is known for his work on stage and screen, and has appeared in hit films such as Hunger Gamesfranchises and Marvel’s Captain America movies. One of his most notable roles is voicing Dobby in the Harry Potter movies.
Toby is also known for his roles in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, My Week with Marilyn, Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny and the BBC comedy series, Detectorists.
© Justin Slee Toby Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban
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David Morrissey takes on the role of DCS George Oldfield, another DCI who famously took over the investigation.
The actor is known for his roles in The Walking Dead, The Other Boleyn Girl, Nowhere Boy, Britannia and Singapore Flu.
He recently appeared in the hit BBC crime drama, Sherwood.
© ITVDavid Morrissey as DCVS George Oldfield
Lee Ingleby as DCS Jim Hobson
Lee Ingleby plays DCS Jim Hobson, the second DCI leading the murder investigation.
Lee is a household name across the nation thanks to his roles in Inspector George Gently, duty and Snake Queen. He also played Stan Shunpike Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
The actor will also be known for his recent portrayal of police officer Neil Adamson in the ITV true crime drama, The hunt for Raoul Moat.
© Justin SleeLee Ingleby stars alongside Toby Jones as DCS Jim Hobson
Jack Deam as Inspector Les Hanley
Jack Deam portrays the detective working on the investigation, Inspector Les Hanley.
The actor is a well-known face thanks to the roles in which he plays Inspector Mallory Father Brown and Marty Fisher inside Shameless. He is also known for his role as DC Ken Blackstone in the ITV crime drama, DCI Bank.
In addition to his starring roles, Jack appeared in episodes Vera, Silent witness, New tricks and Victim.
© Justin SleeJack Deam plays investigator Les Hanley
Katherine Kelly as Emily Jackson
Katherine Kelly stars as Emily Jackson, a wife and mother who was Peter Sutcliffe’s second female victim.
Katherine rose to fame with the role of Becky in Coronation Street and has since appeared in a number of successful dramas includingg Night Warden, Liar, Happy Valley and Mr. Selfridge.
© Justin SleeKatherine Kelly as Emily Jackson
Daniel Mays as Sydney Jackson
Daniel Mays plays Emily’s husband Sydney.
Daniel is known for appearing in a number of TV series, including starring roles in series On duty, Mrs. Biggs, at 404 and Good signs.
© ITVDaniel Mays as Sydney Jackson
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Jasmine Lee-Jones as Marcella Claxton
Jasmine Lee-Jones plays one of Peter Sutcliffe’s victims who survives her attack.
The actor and writer previously appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom, Dead pixels.
© Justin SleeJasmine Lee-Jones as Marcella Clayton
Molly Wright as Donna DeAngelo
Molly Wright plays prostitute Donna DeAngelo.
The actor is perhaps best known for his role as Rebecca Hughes in the BBC drama, The word A. She also appeared in Our girl and Victim.
© Justin SleeMolly Wright as Donna Deangelo
Stephen Tompkinson plays David Gee
Stephen Tompkinson plays pathologist David Gee.
Stephen is known for his leading roles in DCI Bank and Wild at heart. He also appeared in Split, Uvala and recently, Sherwood.
© Justin SleeStephen Tompkinson as David Gee
Jill Halfpenny as Doreen Hill
Jill Halfpenny plays Doreen Hill, mother of murder victim Jackie Hill.
Jill is perhaps best known for her role as Rebecca in Coronation StreetKate in EastEnders and Izzie inside Waterloo Road.
In recent years, she has acted in various dramas, including Drowning, Holiday and Three Girls.
© Justin SleeJill Halfpenny as Doreen Hill
Who else is starring in the series?
The series also stars Alexa Davies as Ruth Bundey, Charley Webb as WPC Anna Lawson and Christopher Hatherall as DS John Domaille.
Meanwhile, Steven Waddington stars as DSI Dick Holland, Liz White portrays PS Meg Winterburn and Chloe Harris takes on the role of WPC Jenny Bush.
© Justin SleeCharlie Webb as WPC Anna Lawson
The series also stars Sorcha Groundsell, Shaun Thomas, Michael McElhatton, Kris Hitchen, Daisy Waterstone as Jacqueline Hill, Cara Theobold and Marcus Fraser.
The cast is rounded out by Emma Williams, Gemma Laurie, Alexa Goodall and Dylan Hall.
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