John Simm to return for second series of his ITV hit Grace
Three new films starring the Life on Mars actor
ITV has ordered a second series of Grace, starring John Simm as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.
The first series, shown last month, attracted over eight million viewers, so it’s little surprise that ITV has commissioned more episodes. Series two will comprise three two-hour films; Not Dead Enough, Dead Man’s Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.
Grace has been adapted by Endeavour creator Russell Lewis from the bestselling books by author Peter James.
Russell said: “After the overwhelmingly positive audience response to the seaside noir of Dead Simple, (tabloid trauma tales notwithstanding!) and Looking Good Dead cued up ready to go, all at Team Roy Grace are delighted to have been given the opportunity by ITV to return to Brighton (& Hove, actually!) to continue Roy’s story with a new series of films based on Peter James best-selling novels
A DETECTIVE drama that was celebrated as a boost for the city has been commissioned for a second series. ITV s Grace has been given the green light for a second series after the first instalment, which aired last month amassed 8.8 million viewers. The show was filmed in Brighton and Hove last year with city landmarks – including both piers and Hove’s beach huts – playing a starring role in the adaption. Based on crime novelist Peter James book Dead Simple, it was a hit with viewers. The second series will be made up of three 120 minute films - Not Dead Enough, Dead Man’s Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.
John Simm is returning as Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson Credit: ITV
Jersey based author Peter James, is set to see a second series commissioned of his award winning crime novel Grace, on ITV.
John Simm is to return as DS Roy Grace after starring in the two part production last month of James first two Grace books.
8.8 million viewers tuned in to watch.
The second series will include three 120 minute parts,
Not Dead Enough, Dead Man’s Footsteps and
Dead Tomorrow.
We are delighted to be adapting more of Peter James’ wonderful novels. John Simm has brilliantly brought the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace to screen and there are many more cases for the audiences to enjoy.
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John Simm will return as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace.
From acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, Grace is an adaption of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels.
Co-starring Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson and Rakie Ayola as ACC Vosper, the first Grace film Dead Simple which aired on ITV last month achieved consolidated ratings of 8.8m viewers.
The second series of Grace, produced by Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures, both part of ITV Studios, and Vaudeville Productions, will comprise three 120 minute films; Not Dead Enough, Dead Man’s Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.
ITV s detective drama Grace confirmed for second series
Grace starring John Simm commissioned for another season, ITV has confirmed
15:37, 3 MAY 2021
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John Simm stars as DS Roy Grace in ITV s latest crime drama (Image: ITV)
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