Gangs of London season 3 cast: Full list of actors and characters

They include a new assassin on the block (Zeek, played by Black Doves star Andrew Koji), and a new mayor (Simone, played by T'Nia Miller).

Those who have already breezed through the episodes will know that not all of them make it, however, or that all of them will be back for a fourth run.

At least that's what Michelle Fairley (Marian Wallace) recently told RadioTimes.com.

"Without giving away what happens at the end of season 3, I think if she comes back [for season 4], if the writers bring her back, I think she's in a very precarious position," the actor teased.

If you haven't watched it yet, or are looking to get reacquainted with the cast and characters, read on.

Gangs of London season 3 cast: Full list of actors and characters

Here's an overview of all the key players. Scroll on for more detailed profiles on each character and actor, including where you might have seen them before.

• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù plays Elliot Carter
• Joe Cole plays Sean Wallace
• Lucian Msamati plays Ed Dumani
• Michelle Fairley plays Marian Wallace
• Pippa Bennett-Warner plays Shannon Dumani
• Narges Rashidi plays Lale
• Andrew Koji plays Zeek
• T'Nia Miller plays Simone Thearle
• Richard Dormer plays Cornelius Quinn
• Asif Raza Mir plays Asif Afridi
• Orli Shuka plays Luan Dushaj
• Brian Vernel plays Billy Wallace
• Fady El-Sayed plays Faz
• Jahz Armando plays Saba

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù plays Elliot Carter (codename: Finch)

Who is Elliot Carter? In season 1, the undercover cop managed to worm his way into Sean Wallace's inner circle in a bid to take down the crime family. In the finale, Elliot seemingly murdered Sean (more on that later) on the orders of the Investors, who he is now working for. He also came into possession of a microchip containing incriminating evidence against the puppet masters that was given to him by Sean.

Season 2 saw Elliot dragged even deeper into the criminal underworld of London. Perhaps the most pivotal moment was the targeted killing of his father in a hit arranged by the Wallaces, which left him so vengeful that he abducted – and cut off the left arm – of Sean's brother, Billy. Now, he seems poised to fully embrace the gangster lifestyle and carve out his position in the city's power structure.

Where have I seen Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù before? You might recognise him from Netflix's His House and sci-fi series Humans. Dìrísù is also known for period drama Mr Malcolm's List, Slow Horses season 3 and Apple TV+ original film The Gorge.

Joe Cole plays Sean Wallace

Who is Sean Wallace? Sean is the son of late crime boss Finn Wallace, whose father was murdered in an organised hit by a shadowy group of super-rich people known simply as the Investors. His attempts to claim his father's business for himself have not gone tremendously well so far.

At the end of season 1, Elliot shot him in the face (at the orders of the Investors), which he miraculously survived. But he suffered another loss in the season 2 finale as he was beaten by Elliot in a fight and arrested for carrying out a hit on Georgian crime boss Koba. Will things start looking up for him in season 3?

Where have I seen Joe Cole before? Cole broke out on the cast of Steven Knight's hit series Peaky Blinders, where he played John Shelby (brother to Cillian Murphy's Tommy). He earned a BAFTA nomination for his role in Black Mirror episode Hang the DJ, with other television credits being The Ipcress File, A Small Light and BBC One's Nightsleeper.

Lucian Msamati plays Ed Dumani

Who is Ed Dumani? Finn Wallace's business partner and long-time friend. He has two children, Alex (now deceased) and Shannon (very much alive). Ed takes a quiet approach to the violent business he's involved in. In the season 1 finale, he attempted to murder longtime associate Marian Wallace, sparking a feud that is still not yet settled.

Where have I seen Lucian Msamati before? He has appeared in BBC fantasy drama His Dark Materials, Black Earth Rising with Michaela Coel, and Channel 4 drama Kiri. Most recently, he had a supporting role in major awards contender Conclave, where he played Cardinal Adeyemi.

Michelle Fairley plays Marian Wallace

Who is Marian Wallace? She was married to crime boss Finn Wallace and they had three children together: Sean, Billy and Jaqueline. Marian has a cruel streak, the most overt example of which was her torture of a Danish assassin in season 1.

In the years following her husband's death, Marian has stepped up to an increasingly prominent position in London's underworld, effectively being the last Wallace standing at the end of season 2 (after Sean's imprisonment). However, this status paints a large target on her back.

Where have I seen Michelle Fairley before? One of her biggest roles to date was as Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones. More recently, she appeared in sci-fi drama The Feed and Starz's The White Princess. Most recently, she portrayed Princess Augusta in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and appeared opposite Cillian Murphy in acclaimed indie flick Small Things Like These.

Pippa Bennett-Warner plays Shannon Dumani

Who is Shannon Dumani? Shannon is Ed's daughter. She was romantically involved with Elliot in season 1, but outside pressures prevented them from enjoying a steady relationship. She murdered detective Vicky Chung (played by Red Eye star Jing Lusi) in season 1, after she attempted to recruit her as an informant.

Despite this shocking act, Elliot still finds himself drawn to Shannon and, by the end of season 2, he is deeply involved in the Dumani crime family alongside herself and Ed.

Where have I seen Pippa Bennett-Warner before? She recently appeared in BBC psychological drama Chloe and David Hare's Roadkill. Most recently, she has appeared opposite Richard Armitage in Netflix's Obsession and Lesley Manville in BBC One's Moonflower Murders.

Narges Rashidi plays Lale

Who is Lale? A Kurdish freedom fighter who uses the weapons and money she acquires from her criminal dealings to help her people. Lale's husband was tortured and killed because of Asif's betrayal, with the pair taking shots at one another throughout season 1 – the most dramatic of which was the murder of Asif's son at the hands of Lale.

Lale has been romantically involved with Sean Wallace in the past, but that came to a shocking and tragic end when he handed her over to Asif in exchange for the Pakistani gangster's support against the Investors. It was assumed that Asif would torture and kill Lale, but instead her rival seemed to suggest an alliance of sorts in the season 2 finale. However, the season 3 producer has suggested this isn't what it seems.

Where have I seen Narges Rashidi before? Recent projects include The Allegation, Never Too Late for Justice and The Girlfriend Experience. Rashidi is reuniting with Gangs of London creator Gareth Evans for upcoming action flick Havoc, starring Tom Hardy.

Andrew Koji plays Zeek

Who is Zeek? A new character for season 3, Zeek is an assassin, who will be at the centre of the plot in the latest episodes.

Where have I seen Andrew Koji before? Koji recently appeared in Netflix spy thriller Black Doves as the doomed lover of Keira Knightley's undercover agent. He is also known for Peaky Blinders, Warrior, Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins and Bullet Train.

T'Nia Miller plays Simone Thearle, Mayor of London

Who is Simone? Another new addition, Simone is the Mayor of London, who is eager to crack down on the city's criminal gangs.

Where have I seen T'Nia Miller before? Miller will be well known to fans of sci-fi and horror, thanks to her roles in The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Peripheral, Foundation and The Fall of the House of Usher. Her other credits include Years and Years, Sex Education and The Diplomat.

Richard Dormer plays Cornelius Quinn

Who is Cornelius Quinn? Cornelius is a gangster with connections to the late Finn Wallace, who arrives in London to offer assistance to Marian. However, his intervention may not be welcomed – and his motives may not be pure.

What else has Richard Dormer been in? Dormer has recently appeared in Marvel's Secret Invasion, BBC One's Blue Lights and Sky's The Day of the Jackal. He's also known for COBRA, Fortitude and Game of Thrones, where he portrayed Beric Dondarrion.

Asif Raza Mir plays Asif Afridi

Who is Asif Afridi? The Pakistani heroin baron locked in a brutal feud with Lale. His son, Nasir, was elected Mayor of London in season 1, but Lale put a swift end to his tenure when she murdered him.

In season 2, Asif is more powerful than ever following the Investors' decision to align behind him, but enters into a pact with Sean Wallace in exchange for his lover, Lale. When we left him in season 2, it seemed that he was considering some kind of alliance with his former sworn enemy.

Where have I seen Asif Raza Mir before? He's appeared in a number of Pakistani films and TV shows, including Miss Hong Kong and Daaman.

Orli Shuka plays Luan Dushaj

Who is Luan Dushaj? An Albanian gangster who wins every dogfight he finds himself in. Luan has a wife and two daughters, which puts him in a risky position. Anger the wrong people and they know exactly how to hurt him.

Season 3 is promised to be his toughest yet, seeing Luan on a mission of "desperate revenge" when a catastrophe hits him close to home.

Where have I seen Orli Shuka before? He appeared in a handful of EastEnders episodes and he also features in Prime Video spy thriller All the Old Knives. This year, he's appeared in films Den of Thieves: Pantera (starring Gerard Butler) and Black Bag (starring Michael Fassbender).

Brian Vernel plays Billy Wallace

Who is Billy Wallace? Marian and Finn's son, who initially was depicted as having a drug problem due to his chaotic upbringing. He is violent and unpredictable, much like his brother, Sean.

At the end of season 2, he was abducted by Elliot in an act of vengeance against the Wallace family, which saw his left arm gruesomely chopped off by his captor. He survived the brutal attack, but the loss of a limb will, of course, massively alter how he interacts with the world moving forward.

Supervising stunt coordinator and action unit director Adam Horton told RadioTimes.com and other press: "We sat down with Brian [Vernel] a lot and we talked about, how do we lean into that as opposed to shy away from it?

"And there's a lot of sequences where he's handling a gun, but we wanted to make it a bit clumsy, so he's not professionally got used to this [prosthetic] arm yet because he hasn't had it long."

He added: "This is a cumbersome thing that he's not used to having yet. And things are just more reactive, as opposed to purposefully done. So yeah, that was good, to do things that none of us have probably done before."

Where have I seen Brian Vernel before? He's had roles in Apple TV+ hit Slow Horses, Netflix's The Last Kingdom and David Hare's Collateral. Other credits include Shardlake and a cameo appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Fady El-Sayed plays Faz

Who is Faz? Faz is a gangster introduced in the second season of the show, who begins the next chapter allied with Elliot – but facing a huge decision.

Where have I seen Fady El-Sayed before? You might have watched him in Doctor Who spin-off series Class and Baghdad Central. More recently, he's appeared in acclaimed dramas Industry (on BBC One) and Kaos (on Netflix).

Jahz Armando plays Saba

Who is Saba? Saba is Faz's sister, who was working in a cafe at the start of season 2. However, her life is also irreversibly changed by her brother's criminal career.

Where have I seen Jahz Armando before? She's a French rapper. Gangs of London is her first television role.

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Paapa Essiedu plays Alex Dumani

Who is Alex Dumani? In the initial stages of season 1, he worked alongside his father Ed for the Wallace Corporation, using brains rather than brawn to prove his worth – so much so that the Investors decided to oust Sean from the operation and install Alex as the face of the brand.

However, in a shocking twist in the season 2 premiere, Alex takes his own life in a state of terror over Elliot's proposed plan to take on the Investors.

Where have I seen Paapa Essiedu before? His credits include Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, The Capture season 2 and Joe Barton's The Lazarus Project. He reunited with Barton for a guest appearance in his latest project, Black Doves, as well as taking a role in Black Mirror season 6's Demon 79.

Waleed Zuaiter plays Koba

Who is Koba? A new antagonist on the block in the second season. He works for Asif, running a "dictatorship" in which any and all rebels will be dealt with swiftly and savagely. "No one has the balls to go against Koba," says Luan in the trailer.

That comment aged poorly as Sean had murdered him by the end of the season. Their brief alliance fell apart when Elliot made Koba's life the ransom demand for Billy's safe return.

Where have I seen Waleed Zuaiter before? You might have watched him in crime thriller Baghdad Central, Netflix's The Spy and sci-fi series Altered Carbon, among others.

Valene Kane plays Jacqueline Robinson

Who is Jacqueline Robinson? Marian and Finn's only daughter. Jacqueline is a doctor who distanced herself from her family due to the circles they run in. She fled the city in the first season.

Where have I seen Valene Kane before? Her credits include crime drama The Fall and the BBC's Thirteen. She also played Morgan in ITVX's Arthurian series The Winter King.

Salem Kali plays Basem

Who is Basem? A gangster who, like his peers, isn't happy about Koba's new rules. He didn't make it out of season 2 alive.

Where have I seen Salem Kali before? His credits include French prison film Un Prophete and French crime film Dealer.

Aymen Hamdouchi plays Hakim

Who is Hakim? Another gangster who is also hamstrung by Koba's new directives. He was killed by Saba towards the end of season 2.

Where have I seen Aymen Hamdouchi before? His credits include Netflix action thriller SAS: Red Notice and Criminal: UK, which also airs on the streamer.

Gangs of London seasons 1-3 are available on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

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