Marcella Series Three

The following statement from ITV was released earlier this week: "Following on from the dramatic conclusion of the previous series, the new eight-parter sees Marcella in Belfast as an undercover detective.

"She has taken on a new identity, Keira, and has infiltrated the infamous Maguire crime family but as she investigates their activities, questions come to the fore about how much she’s embraced the Keira personality and left Marcella behind.

"In true Marcella style, the series has interweaving storylines with strands focusing upon the Maguires’ criminal operations. As she inhabits the character of Keira, Marcella’s quest for the truth puts her in danger and others in harm’s way. Her undercover role makes her take risks, but will her old life eventually catch up with her?"

Anna Friel said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be taking on the role of Marcella again and am very grateful to ITV and Netflix for giving me the chance to delve into her unsettled world once more. Everyone has been so supportive of the show and I am loving being so widely welcomed by the great city of Belfast.

"I can't wait for the viewers to see what this series has in store."

Amanda Burton will take on the role of Katherine, Aaron McCusker (Bohemian Rhapsody) who plays her son, Finn Maguire. Hugo Speer, who made a brief appearance in the final scenes of series two, reprises his role as Frank Young, Marcella’s undercover handler.

Joining the cast are Kelly Gough (Broadchurch) who plays the role of Stacey, Katherine’s daughter. Martin McCann plays Stacey’s husband, with Eugene O’Hare as local police officer Eddie.

Marcella is expected to begin filming in Spring/Summer in Belfast in 2019. It will then be shown on Netflix and ITV in the upcoming months.