Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace, The King's Man) will star in ITV's series Secret Service, based on the novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Screenwriter Jemma Kennedy (The Buccaneers) and Bradby will co-write all five episodes of the project, which is set to film in Malta and London this spring.
The cast also includes Rafe Spall, Mark Stanley, Alex Kingston, Roger Allam, Amaka Okafor, Khalid Abdalla, Avi Nash, Aoife Hinds, Rochenda Sandall, Alma Prelec, Galaxie Clear, Harley Barton, Michael Tcherepashenets, Petar Zekavica, Miglen Mirtchev, Juris Žagars, and Lana Vlady.
"I am delighted to be stepping into the world of such a topical and gripping espionage thriller with this talented creative team," said Arterton. "Collaborating with Tom Bradby, Jemma Kennedy, James Marsh, and the remarkable production team at Potboiler is incredibly exciting. I can't wait to bring this story to life alongside the outstanding cast."