Plenty more Grace for John Simm

ITV has this week confirmed the recommission of detective drama Grace for a sixth series…

Author Peter James, who has sold over 21 million copies of Grace novels:

“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.”

John Simm will reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for four standalone films set in the familiar surroundings of Brighton. Filming begins during the summer of 2025. Starring alongside John will be Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl.

The series is based on the best-selling novels written by globally renowned author Peter James. Additionally, as filming is about to commence on series 6, series 5 of Grace will begin airing and streaming on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player in the spring.

Commissioned by ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, and . Huw will oversee production from ITV’s perspective.

ITV Drama Commissioner, Huw Kennair Jones:

“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.”

Grace is a co-production between Tall Story Pictures, part of ITV Studios, and Vaudeville Productions.