Lee Ingleby has joined the cast of 'Screw'.
Lee Ingleby joins the cast of Screw for series two
The 46-year-old actor will star as a new prisoner with a hidden agenda alongside the likes of Nina Sosanya and Faraz Ayub when the hit jail drama returns to Channel 4 for a second outing.
Gemma Boswell, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, said: “We’re excited to be back in Glasgow to start filming series two of 'Screw' and to welcome Lee Ingleby, who is a fantastic addition to our brilliant cast.
"Series two promises even more drama, intrigue and humour on C Wing and we can’t wait to get started.”
The 'Inspector George Gently' star will also be seen on screen alongside 'Derry Girls actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, 'Game of Thrones' actor Ron Donachie as well as Barnaby Kay - who will play the new Governor - and Leo Gregory and David Judge will appear as fellow new prisoners Reeks and Hemmings.
Sarah Brown, Creative Director of Drama at STV Studios, added: “It’s fantastic to be back on set with our brilliant team and cast on 'Screw'.
"Writer and creator Rob Williams’ incredible scripts promise even more danger and high-stakes drama for our team of officers – and we are thrilled to welcome back our stellar cast and introduce some brilliant new faces to the show, including the wonderful Lee Ingleby”.
The second series of the critically acclaimed prison drama began shooting on Monday (07.08.22) at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow and will once again consist of six 45-minute episodes, with an air date yet to be announced.