This announcement introduces a new crime mystery from "the innovative team behind the widely celebrated" espionage drama on Apple TV+. The earlier series gained widespread attention with its brilliant performance by Gary Oldman, who embraced the challenge of portraying an unconventional agent serving the British government. The show's ongoing success has been driven not only by its stellar cast but also by a talented production team, making the latest project especially intriguing.
The new series, Down Cemetery Road, follows the investigation of an offbeat private detective portrayed by Emma Thompson. The storyline centers on her determined inquiry into a labyrinthine conspiracy set against a backdrop of unusual events. Early details reveal that when an explosion rocks a peaceful Oxford suburb and a young resident goes missing, an inquisitive neighbor named Sarah Tucker, played by Ruth Wilson, becomes deeply involved in the mystery. She enlists the expertise of the meticulous investigator, and together they unravel a tangled scenario where those presumed gone from the world are inexplicably still present, while others seem to be rapidly joining that group.
The production is the work of 60Forty Films under the writing of Morwenna Banks, who also contributed to the earlier series. The executive production team is comprised of industry professionals including Banks, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, and Mick Herron, recognized for his authorship of both the original material and the previous series novels. Natalie Bailey, noted for her achievements on Bay of Fires, lends her creative vision as the lead director.
Additional cast members bring a rich array of talent to the project. The roster includes:
- Adeel Akhtar
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
- Tom Goodman-Hill
- Darren Boyd
- Tom Riley
- Adam Godley
- Sinead Matthews
- Ken Nwosu
- Fehinti Balogun
- Aiysha Hart
The schedule for Down Cemetery Road has been announced with the first two episodes set to air on October 29, followed by weekly releases up to the final, eighth episode on December 10. This new series offers a fresh take on the crime drama genre, promising twists and a complex narrative that will captivate fans of the previous work as well as newcomers alike.