A thrilling new crime series will be available to view on ITV1 today – accompanied by a star-studded cast of familiar faces. 

Six Four initially premiered on ITVX earlier this year, in March, but the mind-bending series will make its debut on the small screen at 9pm tonight, just in time for some thrilling viewing as the chilly nights draw in. 

Created by BAFTA Scotland Award-winning screenwriter, Gregory Burke, Six Four is inspired by the best-selling titular novel by Hideo Yokoyama, with the TV drama is set primarily in Glasgow.

The plot tells a dark and compelling story of kidnap, corruption, betrayal and an unwavering search for the truth, when DC Chris O’Neill, whose daughter is missing, is approached by a journalist about a cold case involving another missing girl.

The four-part series, which will be available to watch every Sunday over the next few weeks, is host to an all-star cast of renowned actors and actresses – but who are they and who do they play in the drama?   

Drama: A thrilling new crime series will be available to view on ITV1 today - accompanied by a star-studded cast of familiar faces

Drama: A thrilling new crime series will be available to view on ITV1 today – accompanied by a star-studded cast of familiar faces 

Kevin McKidd as Chris O’Neill 

Kevin McKidd plays serving police detective Chris O’Neill, who is struggling in his marriage to wife, Michelle, while his interest in his career has rapidly dwindled. 

While Chris begins looking into a startling revelation from an infamous, unsolved case of local girl Julie Mackie’s disappearance, his own teenage daughter goes missing. 

Reeling from the news that his own daughter goes missing, the constable is approached by a journalist, who notifies him of fatal mistakes that were concealed when Julie’s disappearance was being investigated. 

Revisiting the case, Chris uncovers a series of undeniable errors, corruption and unbridled ambition.  

Kevin McKidd, 50, first appeared on our screens as Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle’s 1996 critical hit Trainspotting. 

The actor is now best known for his current recurring role as doctor Owen Hunt in Grey’s Anatomy for the last 14 seasons, while also featuring as a director.

McKidd has also had roles in Journeyman, Rome and Anna Karenina, and has voiced characters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video games.

Despite his appearance as Tommy in Trainspotting, McKidd’s role in Six Four will be his first in a British TV series for more than 15 years

In a rut: Kevin McKidd plays serving police detective Chris O'Neill, who is struggling in his marriage to wife, Michelle, while his interest in his career has rapidly dwindled

In a rut: Kevin McKidd plays serving police detective Chris O’Neill, who is struggling in his marriage to wife, Michelle, while his interest in his career has rapidly dwindled 

Missing: While Chris begins looking into a startling revelation from an infamous, unsolved case of local girl Julie Mackie's disappearance, his own teenage daughter goes missing

Missing: While Chris begins looking into a startling revelation from an infamous, unsolved case of local girl Julie Mackie’s disappearance, his own teenage daughter goes missing

Vinette Robinson as Michelle O’Neill

Vinette Robinson plays Michelle O’Neill, DC Chris O’Neill’s former undercover policer officer wife. 

As well as going through the anguish of her daughter’s disappearance, Michelle is also experiencing a rough patch in her marriage to Chris.

Michelle uses her investigative skills to quickly takes matters into her own hands in regards to her daughter’s disappearance. 

Using undercover tactics and former contacts to try and uncover the truth, she runs into the criminal underworld she was previously involved in. 

Vinette Robinson, 42, has starred in a variety of British TV shows, including Vera Drake, Sherlock and The A Word. 

The actress also played civil rights campaigner Rosa Parks in the eleventh series of Doctor Who, in an episode titled “Rosa.”

Robinson most recently appeared as head chef Carly in BBC1’s tense restaurant series Boiling Point, receiving widespread critical acclaim for her role. 

Undercover: Vinette Robinson plays Michelle O'Neill, DC Chris O'Neill's former undercover policer officer wife in Six Four

Undercover: Vinette Robinson plays Michelle O’Neill, DC Chris O’Neill’s former undercover policer officer wife in Six Four

A mother investigates: Michelle uses her investigative skills to quickly takes matters into her own hands in regards to her daughter's disappearance

A mother investigates: Michelle uses her investigative skills to quickly takes matters into her own hands in regards to her daughter’s disappearance

Andrew Whipp as Philip O’Neill

Andrew Whipp plays Philip O’Neill, assistant chief constable and older brother to Chris’s, which gives him professional authority over his sibling. 

Philip and Chris’ relationship is already strained, but Philip’s senior rank perpetuates the existing tension between the pair, which adds to the pressure the assistant chief feels from the investigations opened when his niece goes missing. 

Andrew Whipp, 54, is most known for his role as Callum Rennie in Emmerdale, and has previously starred in Death in Paradise, Cursed, The White Princess, The Mallorca Files and Vera.  

Andrew is currently known for his role as Brian Fraser in Outlander and has more recently starred as Danny Cairns in Shetland. 

Soap star: Andrew Whipp (pictured, right, alongside Leah Bracknell as Zoe Tate) is most known for his role as Callum Rennie in Emmerdale, who he began playing in 2005

Soap star: Andrew Whipp (pictured, right, alongside Leah Bracknell as Zoe Tate) is most known for his role as Callum Rennie in Emmerdale, who he began playing in 2005 

James Cosmo as Jim Mackie

James Cosmo MBE plays Jim Mackie, the father of Julie, the local girl who had gone missing and who’s case is currently being revisited by DC Chris O’Neill. 

Jim is a former lawyer and politician, yet, despite his clear intelligence and ability to think cognitively, his daughter’s unsolved disappearance has led to a steep decline in his mental health. 

Speaking about his role as the anguished character in Six Four, Cosmo said: ‘He has just spiralled into this black hole of depression, anxiety and conspiracy theories. He has lost contact with most of the world.’

75-year-old Scottish actor James Cosmo is reunited with McKidd in the series after they both starred in Trainspotting in 1996. 

Cosmo has starred in many notable roles throughout his career, including: Game of Thrones, Highlander, Braveheart, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Ben-Hur and Wonder Woman.

The well-known actor also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother season 19, finishing fourth. 

Anguished: James Cosmo MBE plays Jim Mackie, the father of Julie, the local girl who had gone missing and who's case is currently being revisited by DC Chris O'Neill

Anguished: James Cosmo MBE plays Jim Mackie, the father of Julie, the local girl who had gone missing and who’s case is currently being revisited by DC Chris O’Neill

Brian McCardie as Bill Martin

Brain McCardie plays police officer Bill Martin, a character who crosses paths with Chris further along in the series, while they both embark on a search for Jim Mackie. 

Julie Mackie’s father Jim has placed blame on Bill for hiding the true details behind his daughter’s disappearance, who had worked on the original case before it was closed. 

But, does Bill know more than he’s letting on and will he stop Chris from finding out the truth?

Scottish actor Brian McCardie, 58, has had numerous roles in many TV dramas and films throughout his career, including Taggart, Waterfront Beat, Filth and Line of Duty.

More recently, McCardie has starred BBC‘s Time, alongside Sean Bean and Stephen Graham.

Same agenda?: Brain McCardie plays police officer Bill Martin, a character who crosses paths with Chris further along in the series, while they both embark on a search for Jim Mackie

Same agenda?: Brain McCardie plays police officer Bill Martin, a character who crosses paths with Chris further along in the series, while they both embark on a search for Jim Mackie

Richard Coyle as Robert Wallace

Richard Coyle plays Robert Wallace, a justice minister, whose daughter is suddenly abducted in the show. 

Just before his daughter was taken, Robert was on the brink of reaching political election victory, which arouses more suspicion surrounding the abductor’s true motives. 

His daughter’s kidnapping has similarities to the Mackie case, so the past could very well be repeating itself.

Richard Coyle, 51, starred in Steven Moffat sitcom Coupling as Jeff Murdock, but has also starred in The Fall and The Collection, as well as taking on the lead role of Father Faustus Blackwood in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. 

A pattern emerges: Richard Coyle plays Robert Wallace, a justice minister, whose daughter is suddenly abducted in the show

A pattern emerges: Richard Coyle plays Robert Wallace, a justice minister, whose daughter is suddenly abducted in the show

Alex Ferns as Gordon Byrne

Alex Ferns plays Gordon Byrne, a police officer who is initially investigating the disappearance of another girl, Annabel Wallace.

Gordan is informed by the university’s staff that she could’ve met someone ‘up the hill’ late at night, prompting the officer to chase and investigate an alternative lead.

Alex Ferns, is best known for playing EastEnders villian Trevor Morgan, but has since starred in Chernobyl, with his performance leading him to win a BAFTA Scotland award. 

The actor has also starred in The Batman, The Devil’s Hour, Andor and Netflix’s The Irregulars.  

Searching for truth: Alex Ferns plays Gordon Byrne, a police officer who is initially investigating the disappearance of another girl, Annabel Wallace

Searching for truth: Alex Ferns plays Gordon Byrne, a police officer who is initially investigating the disappearance of another girl, Annabel Wallace 

Who else is in Six Four?

Six Four will also see Alison Peebles as April Mclean, Laura Cairns playing Ms Fullerton, Lorne Macfayden starring as Stuart Simpson, 

They will be joined by Iona Anderson as Annabel Wallace, Frances Grey as Pauline Wallace and Jessica Hardwick as PC McKenzie. 

The first episode of Six Four airs tonight on ITV1 at 9pm. 

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