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Peter McGoran

Bloodlands: Cast of new Northern Ireland crime thriller and where you know them from

New BBC crime thriller Bloodlands is set to hit our screens this Sunday, February 21.

The drama, which was filmed in Northern Ireland and stars James Nesbitt in the leading role, has already generated a huge amount of excitement.

Bloodlands was executive produced by Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio, along with Hat Trick Productions.

Filming for the show took place in Belfast and surrounding areas last year.

Ahead of BBC airing the first episode, we took a look at the cast for Bloodlands and where you might've seen them on your screens in the past.

James Nesbitt

One of Northern Ireland's most famous names, James Nesbitt is well known for his roles on Cold Feet, The Missing, Murphy's Law and The Hobbit film series.

Nesbitt will play Tom Brannick, a detective on the hunt for the legendary assassin known as “Goliath”, after a car containing a possible suicide note is pulled out of Strangford Lough.

Lorcan Cranitch

Lorcan Cranitch (BBC Press Office)

Lorcan Cranitch is known for appearances in shows like Cracker, Silent Witness, Death In Paradise and Rome. He plays Jackie Twoney in Bloodlands.

Ian McElhinney

Adam Corry (IAN McELHINNEY) for Bloodlands (Steffan Hill)

The Derry Girls and Game of Thrones actor has a top billing on the cast of Bloodlands. He will play Adam Corrie on the show.

Lisa Dwan

Lisa Dwan (BBC Press Office)

Lisa Dwan has appeared in TV, film and theatre since 1997. Her more recent roles have included British drama Top Boy and American TV show Trust. She will play the character Tori Matthews on the show.

Michael Smiley

Dinger, played by Michael Smiley (Steffan Hill)

Michael Smiley is an actor and comedian known for his roles in Black Mirror and critically acclaimed film The Lobster. He will star in Bloodlands as the character Dinger.  

Asan N'jie

Larry, played by Asan N'Jie (Steffan Hill)

Asan N'jie has appeared in Emmerdale, Ready Player One, Vera and Murder On The Orient Express in the past. He took on the role Larry for Bloodlands.

Charlene McKenna

Charlene McKenna (BBC Press Office)

Charlene McKenna has had roles in Ripper Street, Vienna Blood, and Irish TV show Raw. She stars in Bloodlands as DS Niamh McGovern.

Lola Petticrew

Izzy Brannick, played by Lola Petticrew (Steffan Hill)

Lola Petticrew is known for successful homegrown films such as A Bump Along the Way and Dating Amber, as well as Belfast-made TV show My Left Nut. She plays Izzy Brannick, Tom's daughter, in Bloodlands.

Chris Walley

Billy 'Birdy' Bird, pictured right, played by Christopher Walley (Steffan Hill)

Chris Walley is a stage and screen actor, who is best known as Jock from The Young Offenders. He also appeared in Oscar-winning drama 1917. He stars as Birdy in Bloodlands.

Kathy Kiera Clarke

Kathy Kiera Clarke (Getty Images)

Kathy Kiera Clarke is known for playing Aunt Sarah on Derry Girls. She stars in Bloodlands as Clare Keenan.

Susan Lynch

Heather Pentland, played by Susan Lynch (Steffan Hill)

Susan Lynch won acclaim for her 2003 appearance in 16 Years of Alcohol. She has also starred in Waking Ned, Happy Valley, Ready Player One, and Downton Abbey. She will portray Heather Pentland in Bloodlands.

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