Meet the cast of Inside Man on Netflix
Who stars in Steven Moffat's new BBC drama?
Steven Moffat's Inside Man first premiered in the UK back in September 2022, hooking in fans with its dark and twisty premise and stellar cast.
The series was then released internationally on Netflix the following month, and was met with critical acclaim and positive reviews across the pond, with many viewers clamouring for a second season.
The four-part series follows two seemingly unconnected characters – a vicar in a small English town, and a prisoner on death row in the US – whose lives collide when a teacher is kidnapped and held hostage in a cellar.
David Tennant, Stanley Tucci, Lydia West and Dolly Wells all star, with Tennant previously admitting the series was "terribly appealing to be part of".
American actor Tucci, who plays the titular Inside Man, Jefferson Grieff, previously cited admiration of Tennant (and of Moffat's Sherlock) as his reason for accepting the role.
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Inside Man.
Who's in the cast of Inside Man on Netflix?
Stanley Tucci plays Jefferson Grieff
Who is Jefferson Grieff? Grieff is a criminologist who is on death row in a prison in the US for murdering his wife. He helps people solve cases and conducts interviews with them while in prison.
Where have I seen Stanley Tucci before? Tucci is a prolific film actor who has appeared in franchises such as the MCU (playing Abraham Erskine) and The Hunger Games (playing Caesar Flickerman). He has recently appeared in films including The King's Man, Supernova, Beauty and the Beast, and The Witches, and has had voice role in series including Central Park and BoJack Horseman.
David Tennant plays Harry Watling
Who is Harry Watling? Harry is a popular and modern vicar living and working in a picturesque English village.
Where have I seen David Tennant before? Tennant is best known for playing the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, a role he is set to reprise next year. He is also known for starring in Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Staged and Good Omens, alongside many other films and series. He also voiced Scrooge McDuck in the revival of classic cartoon DuckTales.
Lydia West plays Beth Davenport
Who is Beth Davenport? Beth is an ambitious investigative journalist who specialises in crime reporting.
Where have I seen Lydia West before? West is best known for her roles in Dracula, Years and Years and It's a Sin, while she has also recently appeared in Suspicion and The Pentaverate.
Dolly Wells plays Janice Fife
Who is Janice Fife? Janice is Harry's son's, Ben, maths tutor.
Where have I seen Dolly Wells before? In 2020, Wells played a major role in Steven Moffat's Dracula, while she has also recently appeared in The Outlaws and with Tennant in Around the World in 80 Days. She has previously appeared in comedies such as Peep Show and The IT Crowd, and in films such as Bridget Jones's Baby and Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Lyndsey Marshal plays Mary Watling
Who is Mary Watling? Mary is Harry's wife.
Where have I seen Lyndsey Marshal before? Marshal played Cleopatra in Rome, appeared in Steven Moffat's Dracula and has also had roles in Being Human, Inside No 9, Garrow's Law and The League of Gentlemen.
Louis Oliver plays Ben Watling
Who is Ben Watling? Ben is Harry and Mary's son.
Where have I seen Louis Oliver before? The son of Steven Moffat and executive producer Sue Vertue, Oliver appeared in Midnight Mass last year and played the young version of Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock in 2014.
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Atkins Estimond plays Dillon Kempton
Who is Dillon Kempton? Dillon is a serial killer who is in the cell next to Grieff. Grieff uses him to record interviews he conducts on cases as he has a photographic memory.
Where have I seen Atkins Estimond before? Estimond has previously had roles in series such as How to Get Away with Murder, Hightown, The Resident and Lodge 49.
Mark Quartley plays Edgar Hopperwood
Who is Edgar Hopperwood? Edgar is the verger at Harry's church.
Where have I seen Mark Quartley before? Quartley has previously had roles in Lucky Man, Vera, Criminal: UK and Truth Seekers, while he recently appeared in Grantchester and The Ipcress File.
Inside Man is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Monday 26th September. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.
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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.
