Blindspot cast: Who stars alongside Ross Kemp in Channel 5 thriller?
Everything you need to know.
New Channel 5 thriller Blindspot stars former EastEnders star Ross Kemp as possibly corrupt police detective Tony, who is investigating a mysterious death.
Newcomer Beth Alsbury leads the cast as Hannah Quinn, a CCTV operator who believes she witnessed a murder after a young woman disappeared without a trace.
When Hannah begins to suspect foul play within the force, Tony soon finds himself put under the spotlight.
Talking about his character, Kemp teased emotional moments in Blindspot as Hannah and Tony get to know each other.
“I like the unlikely friendship between Hannah and Tony,” he previously told RadioTimes.com.
“It's very unlikely but hopefully it’s believable," he added. “I could visualise it. And I think it's testament to Beth’s acting that it plays through.”
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Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Blindspot.
Blindspot Channel 5 cast
The cast list is as follows:
- Beth Alsbury as Hannah
- Ross Kemp as Tony
- Crystal Clarke as Amber
- Michelle Bonnard as Louisa
- Kiran Landa as Geri
- Sue Vincent as Dolly
- Haylie Jones as Zoe
- Lewis Conway as Simon
Read on for everything you need to know about the characters and who plays them.
Beth Alsbury plays Hannah
Who is Hannah? After a mysterious woman disappears without a trace, Hannah is certain she has been killed by the same violent criminal who murdered her friend Zoe a year prior. She is determined to discover what happened, which sees her dice with death on a number of occasions.
"She is bold, completely determined, almost bull-headed," said Alsbury. "If she wants something, she's going to find a way to get it and it's almost impossible to talk her out of it."
Where have I seen Beth Alsbury before? She's a recent RADA graduate. Blindspot is her first leading TV role.
Ross Kemp plays Tony
Who is Tony? A police detective who may be corrupt. His marriage has also recently broken down. "He's a flawed character... and I wanted the chance to humanise a police officer with all his flaws," said Kemp. "He is also quite vulnerable, which I'm not necessarily known for playing, but he becomes stronger, goes through a transformation as he gets closer to working out who's responsible for committing the murders."
Tony forms an unlikely bond with Hannah as they work together to uncover the truth.
Where have I seen Ross Kemp before? Most people will know him as EastEnders' Grant Mitchell. He's also known for his extensive documentary portfolio.
Michelle Bonnard plays Louisa
Who is Louisa? Amber's mother and a local politician. She has a strained relationship with her daughter.
Where have I seen Michelle Bonnard before? You might recognise her from ITV's Unforgotten.
Kiran Landa plays Geri
Who is Geri? Louisa's assistant. She has no qualms about speaking her mind.
Where have I seen Kiran Landa before? Her most notable role was in Coronation Street as Marrium Nazir, the estranged wife of Zeedan.
Sue Vincent plays Dolly
Who is Dolly? She runs a local café and is Hannah's cleaner.
Where have I seen Sue Vincent before? You might have watched her in The Madame Blanc Mysteries, which she created and wrote with Sally Lindsay. She also appeared in Sky comedy-drama Mount Pleasant.
Crystal Clarke plays Amber
Who is Amber? Hannah's best friend. Amber has struggled with substance abuse in the past.
Where have I seen Crystal Clarke before? She's best known for playing Georgiana Lambe in Sandition.
Haylie Jones plays Zoe
Who is Zoe? A young woman who was murdered by a masked man on the estate where she lived.
Where have I seen Haylie Jones before? She had a minor role in Netflix's Stay Close.
Lewis Conway plays Simon
Who is Simon? Hannah's colleague and friend. As Hannah becomes more embroiled in her own investigation, Simon becomes concerned for her welfare.
Where have I seen Lewis Conway before? He appeared in a single episode of Doctors.
Blindspot airs from on Tuesday 4th July to Friday 7th July at 9pm on Channel 5. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
