Pierre, the brand new six-part crime drama led by David Harewood, premieres on Channel 4 tonight.
The legal thriller follows Pierre Jeffreys, an overworked West London duty solicitor whose job, finances and fragile personal life are all under strain.
When his young Black client Michael dies in suspicious circumstances, Pierre refuses to accept the police account and starts digging, uncovering a web of institutional corruption that puts his career and family at risk.
Despite being a recognisable actor, Pierre is Harewood's first television leading role, something he has described as a long-awaited milestone. Speaking to Harewood said the script finally allowed him to play "a full human being", describing Pierre as "a husband, he's funny and he's a best mate", and reflecting that "for the first 15 years of my career a role like this wasn't even possible".
But who's who in the cast? Read on for a guide to the actors and characters appearing in Pierre.
Pierre cast list
- David Harewood as Pierre Jeffreys
- Jason Flemyng as DS Ronnie Miller
- Michele Austin as Charlotte Manners
- Sara Powell as Celeste Jeffreys
- Cherrelle Skeete as Brenda Dean
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Danny Headman
- Nikkita Chadha as Alecia Khan
- Christopher Fairbank as Sean Lambert
- Tom Rhys Harries as Tanner
- Dylan Ennis as Eli Jeffreys
David Harewood as Pierre Jeffreys
About the character: Pierre is a charming, determined duty solicitor at a struggling West London firm. Juggling money worries and a fragile home life, he takes on the case of a young client whose death he refuses to accept as straightforward, setting himself against the police.
Where you've seen David Harewood before: Harewood is one of Britain's most recognisable screen actors, best known internationally as CIA counterterrorism chief David Estes in Homeland and as J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, in Supergirl. UK viewers will also know him as Denis Bottomley in the second season of the BBC crime drama Sherwood. He has described Pierre as the first leading television role of his career, calling it a part he had been waiting his whole career to play.
Jason Flemyng as DS Ronnie Miller
About the character: Ronnie Miller is a detective sergeant and Pierre's best friend, a relationship that becomes complicated as Pierre's investigation turns towards the police.
Where you've seen Jason Flemyng before: Flemyng is a familiar face from Guy Ritchie's early crime hits Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, as well as Layer Cake. His screen work also includes Azazel in X-Men: First Class, a lead role in the Batman prequel series Pennyworth and more recently in Prime Target and Trigger Point.
Michele Austin as Charlotte Manners
About the character: Charlotte is Pierre's joint managing partner at the solicitors' firm, helping to steer the practice as it fights to stay afloat.
Where you've seen Michele Austin before: Austin's recent credits include Mike Leigh's Hard Truths and the BBC comedy-drama This Is Going to Hurt. She is also known for starring in The Bill, Boat Story and Black Mirror.
Sara Powell as Celeste Jeffreys
About the character: Celeste is Pierre's wife, part of the fragile home life that comes under pressure as his investigation escalates.
Where you've seen Sara Powell before: Powell's screen credits include the festive feature Last Christmas and the BBC series Holby Blue. She is also known for her roles in London's Burning, Little Boy Blue and The Killing Kind. She has also lent her voice to several of Big Finish's Doctor Who spin-off audio dramas.
Cherrelle Skeete as Brenda Dean
About the character: Brenda is Michael's aunt, who asks Pierre to find out what really happened to her nephew.
Where you've seen Cherrelle Skeete before: Skeete originated the role of Rose Granger-Weasley in the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, played Terri Miller in the Prime Video thriller Hanna and voiced Orisa in the game Overwatch. She has also starred in Black Cake, Slow Horses and Possession.
About the character: Michael is one of Pierre's clients that he helps out on a pro-bono basis after he's brought in by the police following a stop and search. He believes he's being unfairly targeted and expresses his concerns to Pierre.
Where you've seen Ezrae Maye before: Maye makes his TV debut in Pierre.
Tom Rhys Harries as Tanner
About the character: Tanner is a police officer that regularly comes into contact with Michael, who believes that Tanner's prejudice is playing a part in his job.
Where you've seen Tom Rhys Harries before: The Welsh actor is known for roles in White Lines, The Light in the Hall, Suspicion and Doctor Who.
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Pierre premieres tonight on Channel 4.
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