GRACE: FIRST LOOK AND TRAILER RELEASED FOR SIXTH SERIES OF HIT ITV DETECTIVE DRAMA

ITV have released a first look and the trailer for the upcoming sixth series of hit detective drama Grace, which is due to return to ITV1 and ITVX later this month.

The series, based on the best-selling novels written by globally renowned author Peter James, will see John Simm reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for four standalone films (4 x 120 minutes) set in the familiar surroundings of Brighton.

Starring alongside John will be Richie Campbell (Top Boy, Stephen) who plays DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper (Liar) as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone (Chernobyl) as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison (Outlander) as DC Nick Nicholl.

Author Peter James, who has sold over 21 million copies of Grace novels added: "I have been blessed with the most brilliant cast an author could wish for, and the most communicative and creative production team...

"I’m inundated, daily, with emails from the public both in the UK and around the world telling me how much the series is loved, and that is a true testament to the sheer quality of the episodes. I hope there will be many more series to come - they are the best adaptations of my work that I’ve ever experienced. Working with ITV and all involved is a total and ongoing joy."

ITV's Huw Kennair Jones said: “It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke. That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and ITVX audience.”

Executive Producer Phil Hunter said: “Having just delivered series five it’s fantastic to know we are coming back for a 6th series. The recommission is testament to the amazing work the cast and crew do. It’s such a joy to work with such a talented bunch and I’m thrilled we are back in Brighton filming four more episodes this summer.”

Grace returns later this month on ITV1.