HIT DRAMA GONE RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES AS KEELEY HAWES JOINS EVE MYLES

ITV have commissioned a second six-part series of the critically acclaimed drama Gone, co-produced by New Pictures and George Kay's Observatory Pictures, in association with Banijay Rights.

Gone sees Eve Myles (The Hack, The Crow Girl, Hijack, The Guest) return to investigate a new case as tenacious Detective Sergeant Annie Cassidy. The first series eclipsed all streaming records on ITVX, and it remains one of the highest new dramas to launch on the platform with 31 million streams. 

Three-time BAFTA-nominee Keeley Hawes (Falling, The Assassin, Miss Austen, Scoop), joins the second series as Ruth Manning, a pre-eminent and devoted paediatric surgeon working at Bristol's Makeway Hospital, who comes into the crosshairs of DS Annie Cassidy when it becomes apparent that, for the greater good of her patients, she could be hiding the dark truth about a series of historical crimes.

Eve Myles said: "I can’t wait to get back to Annie! A very special project and character. I’m really excited to explore a new story with a brilliant cast!"

ITV's Head Of Drama, Polly Hill, commented: “We had a phenomenal response to Gone, which was a testament to George Kay’s brilliant scripts, and we are delighted that George will bring the audience another series and a new case for Annie Cassidy. In series 2 Dr Ruth Manning is under the microscope, played by the wonderful Keeley Hawes...

"Once again George’s brilliant storytelling takes you into the heart of a family unravelling as Annie investigates a new case in another emotionally truthful and surprising story. Produced by Willow Grylls and New Pictures and Observatory Pictures, we are so proud of this drama and delighted to give the audience more.” 

George Kay added: “I’m thrilled to be back in the world of DS Annie Cassidy, played by Eve Myles, who brings such wit and depth to all her roles. This time she’ll be trying to find the truth about the character of Ruth Manning, a high-end paediatric surgeon played by the brilliant Keeley Hawes, who I’ve hoped to work with for so long and now finally get the chance.”

The new series will premiere on ITV and STV and will be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player.