Grace season 5 cast: Meet the characters of ITV crime drama
John Simm and Richie Campbell star in the Brighton-based crime series.
ITV's gritty crime drama Grace has returned, launching John Simm's Roy Grace and Richie Campbell's Glenn Branson back onto our screens for another adventure.
Season 5 continues to adapt Peter James's ever-popular crime novels, picking up with Roy and Cleo (Zoë Tapper) following the death of Sandy, and the revelation that Roy has a son called Bruno who he had never known about.
Other returning cast members include Laura Elphinstone as DC Bella May, Sam Hoare as Cassian Pew, Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl and Rebecca Scroggs as Ari Branson.
Line of Duty actor Craig Parkinson will not be seen in the new season as DS Norman Potting though, after he confirmed that he would be parting ways with the show after the season 4 finale.
"After a very happy few years I’ve made the decision to hand in Norman Potting’s detective badge," he announced on Instagram just before season 4 aired.
"It’s been a wonderful experience taking this character from page to screen and updating him for a new audience."
Wondering who else is in the main cast for the series and who they all play? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters in Grace.
Who's in the cast of Grace season 5? Full list of characters in ITV crime drama
The main cast for Grace season 5 is as follows. Scroll on to find out more about the characters, plus where you may have seen the actors previously.
- John Simm plays DS Roy Grace
- Richie Campbell plays DS Glenn Branson
- Laura Elphinstone plays DS Bella Moy
- Zoë Tapper plays Cleo Morey
- Sam Hoare as ACC Cassian Pewe
John Simm plays DS Roy Grace
Who is DS Roy Grace? Brighton-based detective superintendent Roy Grace is a methodical, "hard-working police officer who has given his life to the job". Several years ago his wife Sandy went missing, a mystery he was never able to crack.
In season 4, he finally found Sandy, but she took her own life soon after and revealed in a letter to Roy that he has a son, Bruno. In season 5, Roy is getting to know Bruno while he and his fiancée Cleo come to terms with the recent loss of a baby.
Where have I seen John Simm before? Simm is probably best known for playing the Master in Doctor Who and detective Sam Tyler in the acclaimed Life on Mars. Other projects have included Collateral, Strangers, Trauma, Cold Courage and The Village alongside Maxine Peake.
Richie Campbell plays DS Glenn Branson
Who is DS Glenn Branson? Glenn is Roy Grace's former protégée and partner. After getting shot at the end of Looking Good Dead, he's had troubles in his personal life, including his marriage.
Where have I seen Richie Campbell before? Campbell is known for playing Chris in Top Boy and Liam Sutcliffe in Liar. He also starred in BBC One anthology series Small Axe, playing Rothwell Kentish in the episode 'Mangrove'.
Laura Elphinstone plays DS Bella Moy
Who is DS Bella Moy? DS Moy is sharp, clever and has great instincts. She looks after her ailing mother but keeps her personal life very private.
Where have I seen Laura Elphinstone before? You'll know her as Brandyce in Line of Duty, among various other roles in the likes of Military Wives, Des, Chernobyl and Game of Thrones.
Zoë Tapper plays Cleo Morey
Who is Cleo Morey? Cleo is senior anatomical pathology technician at Brighton’s mortuary, and is Grace's fiancée. She has a brilliant sense of humour, brims with confidence and is devoted to her work. She and Roy lost their baby in between seasons 4 and 5.
Where have I seen Zoë Tapper before? Tapper is best known for her roles in series such as Mr Selfridge and Liar. She also appeared in Netflix series The One and BBC's Rules of the Game.
Sam Hoare as ACC Cassian Pewe
Who is ACC Cassian Pewe? Cassian Pewe is the ACC in Brighton, and he has a long-running feud with Grace.
Where have I seen Sam Hoare before? Hoare stepped into the role previously played by James D'Arcy. He is known for appearing in series such as Miss Scarlet and the Duke, The Capture, Showtrial, Death in Paradise, Outlander, The Castaways, Dalgleish and Playing Nice.
Past characters
Craig Parkinson plays DS Norman Potting
Who is DS Norman Potting? DS Potting is an old-school cop who is occasionally a little too blunt and sometimes politically incorrect, but is steady, dependable and gets results.
Where have I seen Craig Parkinson before? Parkinson is perhaps best known for his role as DI Matthew Cottan on Line of Duty, but also appeared in Doctor Who in 2021 as the villainous Grand Serpent. He has appeared in series such as Temple, Everything I Know About Love, The English Game, Mrs Sidhu Investigates, The Winter King, Renegade Nell and Alma's Not Normal.
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Grace season 5 arrives on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 6th April, with seasons 1-4 available to stream on ITVX.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
