An exciting new crime series is on ITV1 from today – accompanied by a star-studded cast of well-known faces.
Six Four originally premiered on ITVX in March this year, but tonight at 9pm the stunning series makes its debut on the small screen, just in time for a thrilling screening as the chilly nights draw in.
Created by BAFTA Scotland Award-winning screenwriter Gregory Burke, Six Four is inspired by the best-selling title novel by Hideo Yokoyama, with the TV drama set primarily in Glasgow.
The plot tells a dark and captivating story of kidnapping, corruption, betrayal and an unwavering search for the truth as DC Chris O’Neill, whose daughter is missing, is approached by a journalist about a cold case involving another missing girl is involved.
The four-part series, which will air every Sunday for the next few weeks, features an all-star cast of renowned actors and actresses – but who are they and who do they play in the drama?
Drama: A thrilling new crime series is set to air on ITV1 today – featuring a star-studded cast of familiar faces
Kevin McKidd as Chris O’Neill
Kevin McKidd plays police officer Chris O’Neill, who is struggling in his marriage to his wife Michelle while his interest in his career has rapidly waned.
As Chris begins to deal with a surprising revelation from an infamous, unsolved case of the disappearance of local girl Julie Mackie, his own teenage daughter goes missing.
Shaken by the news that his own daughter has disappeared, the police officer is approached by a journalist who points out fatal errors that were concealed in the investigation into Julie’s disappearance.
As Chris revisits the case, he discovers a series of undeniable errors, corruption and unbridled ambition.
Kevin McKidd, 50, first appeared on our screens in 1996 as Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle’s critical hit Trainspotting.
The actor is now best known for his current recurring role as Doctor Owen Hunt on Grey’s Anatomy for the past 14 seasons, in which he also appeared as a director.
McKidd has also had roles in “Journeyman,” “Rome” and “Anna Karenina” and has voiced characters in the video games “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.”
Despite his appearance as Tommy in Trainspotting, McKidd’s role in Six Four will be his first in a British television series in more than 15 years.
In Trouble: Kevin McKidd plays police officer Chris O’Neill, who is struggling in his marriage to his wife Michelle while his interest in his career has rapidly waned
Missing: As Chris begins to investigate a surprising revelation from an infamous, unsolved disappearance case of local girl Julie Mackie, his own teenage daughter goes missing
Vinette Robinson as Michelle O’Neill
Vinette Robinson plays Michelle O’Neill, the former wife of one of DC Chris O’Neill’s undercover cops.
In addition to experiencing the grief of her daughter’s disappearance, Michelle is also experiencing a difficult period in her marriage to Chris.
Michelle uses her investigative skills to quickly take matters into her own hands regarding her daughter’s disappearance.
Using undercover tactics and previous contacts, she attempts to uncover the truth, only to stumble upon the criminal underworld she was previously involved with.
Vinette Robinson, 42, has starred in various British TV shows including Vera Drake, Sherlock and The A Word.
The actress also played civil rights activist Rosa Parks in the eleventh season of Doctor Who, in an episode titled “Rosa.”
Robinson most recently appeared as Chef Carly in BBC1’s exciting restaurant series Boiling Point and received critical acclaim for her role.
Undercover: Vinette Robinson plays Michelle O’Neill, DC Chris O’Neill’s former wife as an undercover police officer in Six Four
A Mother Investigates: Michelle uses her investigative skills to quickly take matters into her own hands regarding her daughter’s disappearance
Andrew Whipp as Philip O’Neill
Andrew Whipp plays Philip O’Neill, deputy chief of police and older brother of Chris, giving him professional authority over his brother.
The relationship between Philip and Chris is already strained, but Philip’s high rank maintains the existing tension between the two, adding to the pressure the deputy chief feels from the investigation launched into his niece’s disappearance.
Andrew Whipp, 54, is best known for his role as Callum Rennie in Emmerdale and has previously starred in Death in Paradise, Cursed, The White Princess, The Mallorca Files and Vera.
Andrew is currently known for his role as Brian Fraser in Outlander and more recently played the lead role of Danny Cairns in Shetland.
Soap star: Andrew Whipp (pictured right next to Leah Bracknell as Zoe Tate) is best known for his role as Callum Rennie in Emmerdale, which he has played since 2005
James Cosmo as Jim Mackie
James Cosmo MBE plays Jim Mackie, the father of Julie, the local girl who went missing and whose case is currently being re-investigated by DC Chris O’Neill.
Jim is a former lawyer and politician, but despite his clear intelligence and ability to think cognitively, his daughter’s unsolved disappearance has led to a severe decline in his mental health.
Of his role as a tormented character in Six Four, Cosmo said: “He’s just fallen into this black hole of depression, anxiety and conspiracy theories. “He’s lost touch with most of the world.”
Scottish actor James Cosmo, 75, reunites with McKidd in the series after they both starred in 1996’s Trainspotting.
Cosmo has starred in many notable roles throughout his career including: Game of Thrones, Highlander, Braveheart, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Ben-Hur and Wonder Woman.
The well-known actor also appeared in the 19th season of “Celebrity Big Brother” and came in fourth place.
Tormented: James Cosmo MBE plays Jim Mackie, the father of Julie, the local girl who went missing and whose case is currently being re-investigated by DC Chris O’Neill
Brian McCardie as Bill Martin
Brain McCardie plays police officer Bill Martin, a character who crosses paths with Chris later in the series as they both search for Jim Mackie.
Julie Mackie’s father Jim blames Bill for hiding the true details behind his daughter’s disappearance, who had been working on the original case before it was closed.
But does Bill know more than he lets on and will he stop Chris from finding out the truth?
Scottish actor Brian McCardie, 58, has had numerous roles in many TV dramas and films throughout his career, including Taggart, Waterfront Beat, Filth and Line of Duty.
More recently, McCardie starred in the BBC series Time alongside Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.
Same Purpose?: Brain McCardie plays police officer Bill Martin, a character who crosses paths with Chris later in the series as they both search for Jim Mackie
Richard Coyle as Robert Wallace
In the series, Richard Coyle plays Robert Wallace, an attorney general whose daughter is suddenly kidnapped.
Shortly before his daughter was kidnapped, Robert was on the verge of a political election victory, casting further doubt on the kidnapper’s true motives.
His daughter’s kidnapping has similarities to the Mackie case, so the past could very well repeat itself.
Richard Coyle, 51, played Jeff Murdock in the Steven Moffat sitcom Coupling, but also appeared in The Fall and The Collection and took on the lead role of Father Faustus Blackwood in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”.
A pattern emerges: Richard Coyle plays Robert Wallace, an attorney general whose daughter is suddenly kidnapped in the series
Alex Ferns as Gordon Byrne
Alex Ferns plays Gordon Byrne, a police officer who initially investigates the disappearance of another girl, Annabel Wallace.
Gordan is informed by university staff that she may have met someone “up on the hill” late at night, prompting the officer to follow up and investigate an alternative lead.
Alex Ferns is best known for playing EastEnders villain Trevor Morgan, but has since also starred in Chernobyl and his performance led to him winning a BAFTA Scotland Award.
The actor also starred in The Batman, The Devil’s Hour, Andor and The Irregulars on Netflix.
In Search of the Truth: Alex Ferns plays Gordon Byrne, a police officer who initially investigates the disappearance of another girl, Annabel Wallace
Who else is in Six Four?
Six Four also stars Alison Peebles as April Mclean, Laura Cairns as Ms Fullerton, Lorne Macfayden as Stuart Simpson,
They are joined by Iona Anderson as Annabel Wallace, Frances Gray as Pauline Wallace and Jessica Hardwick as PC McKenzie.
The first episode of Six Four airs tonight at 9pm on ITV1.