Liverpool-born actor Stephen Graham is to return to the gritty world of UK drama with brand new ITV series The Walk-In. Almost mirroring the role which shot him to stardom, Combo in Shane Meadows' film This Is England, he is due to appear as real life activist Matthew Collins, a reformed Neo-Nazi who helps prevent the murder of an MP in modern-day Britain.
The series is based on the true story of how a Neo-Nazi plan to kill an MP was foiled by an inside man. The drama is set to air in October 2022 and here is everything we know about it so far.
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What is The Walk-In About and is it a true story?
Graham will play the activist Matthew Collins, a reformed Neo-Nazi now working as a bona fide journalist for the anti-racist organisation Hope not Hate. Matthew aims to to stop the radicalisation of young white men before it begins in the 1990s.
The drama will then fast forward to 2017 when Matthew receives an email from someone claiming to a member of a far right Neo-Nazi group which Matthew was never able to sneak a mole into. The mole has revealed plans to murder an MP. The drama will follow how Matthew works to prevent this plan.
When will The Walk-In air?
The Walk-In will begin in October 2022 with ITV confirming the drama will begin on Monday, October 3. There are five episodes in the series and the drama will air on ITV for five consecutive weeks.
Who is in The Walk-In cast?
The Walk-In features a strong cast with Stephen Graham taking the lead role. ITV have confirmed the other actors starring in the series but not who they will be playing.
Stephen Graham as Matthew Collins: Stephen Graham is starring as the lead, Matthew Collins, who is trying to prevent the murder of another MP. Stephen is known for his exceptional performances in Time, Whitehouse Farm, and Line of Duty. He has also played a similar role when he was Combo in the 2006 film This Is England.
Jason Flemyng: Jason Flemyng will also star in the drama and has had a prolific career in TV and film. His credits include the 2021 film Boiling Point, which Stephen Graham also starred in, the TV series Two Weeks to Live, and The Musketeers.
Dean Charles Chapman: Dean Charles Chapman has enjoyed a career on stage and TV, playing Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical and starring as Tommen Baratheon in Game of Thrones.
Leanne Best: Niece of former Beatle Pete Best, Leanne Best has been in Ripper Street, Line of Duty, and the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Andrew Ellis: Andrew Ellis has also worked alongside Graham in This Is England and Boiling Point. His other credits include The Owners and This Is Going to Hurt.
Christopher Coghill: Christopher Coghill played Tony King in BBC flagship soap EastEnders from 2008 to 2009. He has also starred in Holby City, Waterloo Road, and Casualty.
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