A new thriller series starring James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor and Tcheky Karyo is set to come to our screens tonight
The Missing will comprise eight hour-long episodes and be aired on BBC One.
The series will follow Tony, played by James Nesbitt, on his search to find his missing child, which threatens his marriage to Emily, played by Frances O'Connor.
Julien, a French police detective played by Tcheky Karyo (Goldeneye, The Patriot), who launched the initial search for the child, also cannot shake the small belief that he may still be alive.
Nesbitt, O'Connor and Karyo are joined by an international cast including Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button), Ken Stott (The Hobbit trilogy, Rebus), Arsher Ali (Four Lions, The Guilty) and Titus De Voogd (Steve + Sky, Any Way The Wind Blows).
The drama was written by Harry and Jack Williams and is being directed by Tom Shankland (Ripper Street).
Charlie Pattinson, Executive Producer for New Pictures, said: "Harry and Jack Williams have created a wonderfully complex and mature emotional thriller and I am delighted that New Pictures' first series highlights their work. It's great that two writers who are new to long-form drama have attracted such an exciting, high-calibre cast."
Polly Hill, BBC Head of Independent Drama, said: "We are pleased to announce such an exciting cast that brings together the best of British and French actors, led by James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor and Tcheky Karyo, in this powerful new drama for BBC One."
