SAS ROGUE HEROES: BBC CONFIRMS THIRD SERIES OF STEVEN KNIGHT DRAMA, CASTING CONFIRMED

As exclusively revealed by TV Zone in April, SAS Rogue Heroes is returning for a third series. Today, the BBC have confirmed the new and returning cast for the hit drama.

Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, the third instalment continues the dramatised story of the world’s greatest Special Forces unit, with the semi-fictionalised series charting their astounding feats of bravery and the impact of war upon the men.

Summer, 1944, France. Paddy Mayne and his Rogues have parachuted deep behind enemy lines and must destroy and disrupt the mighty German army as they continue to repel the Allied advances. Alongside the French resistance and new recruits, the SAS once again face seemingly unsurmountable challenges, as the liberation of Western Europe begins.

Returning in the role of their leader, Paddy Mayne, is Jack O’Connell, alongside Sofia Boutella as French-Algerian intelligence operative, Eve Mansour and Dominic West as British Army officer, Dudley Clarke.

Lorne MacFadyen (Vigil, Starstruck) joins in the role of Reverend Fraser McLusky, offering support to returning troops Reg Seekings (Theo Barklem-Biggs), Jim Almonds (Corin Silva), Pat Riley (Jacob Ifan), Johnny Cooper (Jacob McCarthy), Bill Fraser (Stuart Campbell), Dave Kershaw (Bobby Schofield) and John Tonkin (Jack Barton).

Further new recruits include Nick Hargrove (Devotion, American Primeval), Andrew Dawson and Jake Jarratt, fighting alongside members of the French and Belgian Maquis.

Series creator, writer and executive producer Steven Knight says: “Series three picks up as the war enters a critical phase with the allies mobilising to liberate France. Way ahead of the advancing front line the SAS are doing what they do best, creating chaos and carnage among the defending axis troops. Never has the war been so bloody and never have the stakes been so high. The Rogue Heroes dare to win, but at what cost to themselves and their souls?”

Karen Wilson, joint MD of Kudos and executive producer says: “It’s always incredibly exciting to be filming SAS Rogue Heroes, and we’re thrilled to be back for another series. I’m blown away by how Steven Knight takes the action to another level, with his scripts transporting us into the world of these remarkable characters, played by a remarkable ensemble of actors. If you thought series two was good, wait until you see what we have in store for series three.”

Nick Lambon, Commissioning Editor, BBC, says: “We’ve been on the edge of our seats through two gripping campaigns with SAS Rogue Heroes, a third outing alongside the troops will be an equally explosive and action-packed instalment for BBC viewers. The cast and crew behind this drama have built a great team with true camaraderie, now they’re back together we can’t wait to see the results.”

SAS Rogue Heroes series three (6x60’) is created, written and executive produced by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, This Town and A Thousand Blows), returning as director is Stephen Woolfenden (Outlander, Willow) and Stephen Smallwood (The Serpent, Patrick Melrose) as producer. The series will be executive produced by Karen Wilson, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd and Martin Haines for Kudos, and Nick Lambon for the BBC.

SAS Rogue Heroes series three will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, MGM+ in the United States, and is distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.