Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan, who played Mrs Hughes in the period drama, has joined the cast of Shetland as filming starts on the new series.
Production of the BBC murder mystery's upcoming eighth series is under way across Scotland and the Shetland Isles.Ashley Jensen takes on the lead detective role left vacant by DI Jimmy Perez, played for seven series by Douglas Henshall.Series eight will follow Met Police Det Insp Ruth Calder , who returns to her native Shetland to find the vulnerable witness to a gangland murder.
"We're very excited to see the show embark on this fantastic new chapter, with its unique blend of haunting atmosphere, rich character and emotional storytelling," she said.Logan, 67, from Paisley, last year featured in Downton Abbey: A New Era and previously played Maggie Smart in The Good Karma Hospital.
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She was a murderous nurse in Poirot once. I still don’t trust her!!
Yay!!
Sht land..
Downton Abbey star? is that what she's known as now? how about Actor or Actress?
I so very much miss Downton Abbey....wish it could have continued......
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