Meet the cast of Little Boy Blue
Find out more about the actors and characters in ITV’s four-part drama telling the true story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones
Jordan Olssen – Nathan Clark Smith
Emotionally vulnerable Olssen’s bedroom is used by Mercer and his gang to plan the cover-up.
This is Smith’s first role on TV.
James Yates – James Nelson-Joyce
Gang member Yates is questioned by police but released without charge due to a lack of evidence. However, is he in the clear?
James is known for playing Degsy in TV mini-series Cilla, and also had a major role in Sky’s Mount Pleasant; he has also made appearances in Casualty, Shameless and ITV drama Vera.
Sean Mercer – Paddy Rowan
Sean Mercer is the gang member who shot dead Rhys Jones, after missing his intended targets of rival gang members.
This is actor and amateur boxer Paddy Rowan's first major role on TV. He's set to appear in his debut short film Playing Field later this year.
