The second episode of Ellis will air on Channel 5 tonight
Channel 5 welcomes back Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis in a gripping second feature-length episode of the popular series. This time, Ellis delves into the mysterious case of missing local detective Jenny Rawler, whose colleagues are convinced she left voluntarily.
The detailed synopsis reveals: “Ellis and Harper arrive in the town of Callorwell to investigate the disappearance of a local detective. Leighton needs Ellis to control the case: the DCI of the station is off with stress, and the force recently arrested the head of a major criminal gang but bungled the case and had to let her go.”
“Jenny’s colleagues are indifferent to her disappearance, believing she left of her own free will, but Ellis and Jenny’s husband feel something is amiss.”
“More so when she learns that when Jenny disappeared, she was days away from submitting a complaint of bullying against her colleagues. Rife with a toxic culture, the station blocks Ellis at every turn forcing her to reach out to the enemy.”
The cast includes some familiar faces and rising stars:
DI Jamie Morrison – Sam Marks
DI Jamie Morrison is portrayed by Sam Marks, known for his roles in ITV’s Litvinenko, Doctor Who, and Foyle’s War, with recent appearances in Daemon Mind, The Doll’s House, and The Witcher.
DC Leah Thompson – Aoibhéann McCann
DC Leah Thompson is played by Aoibheann McCann, an Irish actress with a rich background in drama, holding degrees in both French and Sociology, and splitting her time between Dublin, Belfast, and London.
She has previously showcased her acting prowess in Vikings, Harry Wild, Blue Lights and Three Families.
Sgt Frank Landry – William Travis
Sgt Frank Landry is portrayed by William Travis, a Manchester-born actor who embarked on his acting journey in 1991. He’s best known for his various roles in Coronation Street, but has also made appearances in Doctors, Downton Abbey and Casualty.
Naomi McKeith – Stephanie Levi-John
Naomi McKeith is played by Stephanie Levi-John, a stage actress with TV roles in Silent Witness, Not Going Out and Sanctuary under her belt. She might be recognised for her role as Lina in The Spanish Princess.
CSI Christine Bennet – Kirsten Foster
CSI Christine Bennet is brought to life by Kirsten Foster, a Eurasian actress born and raised in Hong Kong. While she’s mostly known for her theatre roles, she’s had TV appearances in Doctors, Litvinenko and Vera.
Adam Reid – Jonathan Harden
Adam Reid is played by Jonathan Harden, a Northern Irish actor and director. His most notable credits include Blue Lights, Unforgotten and Peep Show.
In 2017, he ventured into film directing, producing and directing his first film project, Guard. He is married to Northern Irish actress Bronagh Taggart.
Mark Reid – Michael McCloskey-Ooi
Mark Reid is portrayed by Michael McCloskey-Ooi, a Northern Irish actor primarily known for his theatre roles. His only other TV credit was in Millie Inbetween on CBBC.
DCI Hain – Tim Dutton
DCI Hain is played by Tim Dutton, a 60-year-old stage, film and TV actor known for The Bourne Identity and Poldark. He starred in the Academy Award and BAFTA nominated film Tom and Viv as Maurice Haigh-Wood.
Tim Jones – Paul Mallon
Tim Jones is played by Paul Mallon, a 41-year-old actor who trained at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre. After spending over a decade in London, he now resides in Belfast and has appeared in shows such as Derry Girls, Shameless and London Irish.
Carla Duffy – Orla Charlton
Carla Duffy is portrayed by Orla Charlton, an actress known for her roles in 6Degrees, On Home Ground and Undercurrent. She is married to fellow Irish actor Stanley Townsend.
Curtis Keogh – Fionn Ó Loingsigh
Curtis Keogh is brought to life by Fionn O Loingsigh, who is recognised for his performances in Cardboard Gangsters, I. T. and Out of Here. A Dublin native, he has been active in Irish theatre, film and TV for several years.
Jenny Rawler – Jenny Kavanagh
Jenny Rawler is played by Jenny Kavanagh, who is most famous for her role as Cleo in Fair City. She has also starred in The Take and Damo and Ivor.
Ellis returns to Channel 5 on Thursday at 8pm
