LIE OF DUTY
Line Of Duty star James Nesbitt admits he lied about being angry at Jed Mercurio to keep role secret
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Apr 18 2021, 17:45 ET
HIT police drama Line Of Duty’s latest twist has seen James Nesbitt join the series as dodgy detective Marcus Thurwell.
His debut in last night’s episode was all the more surprising for fans as the Northern Irish actor had previously lied about his anger at being snubbed for the show.
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James Nesbitt has joined Line of Duty as dodgy detective Marcus Thurwell
While promoting another police thriller also shot in Belfast, James told reporters: “Even though Line Of Duty had been shot here for years I was never considered for it, which has always slightly galled me.”