Endeavour's Shaun Evans lands huge role in new ITV thriller filmed in Liverpool - Liverpool Echo
- ITV's espionage thriller Betrayal has begun filming in Manchester and Liverpool, starring Shaun Evans as MI5 officer John Hughes.
- The series examines the psychological and professional strain on MI5 officers, stemming from the demanding and secretive nature of modern intelligence work, as filming begins.
- The series explores the strain on MI5 officers, with Hughes's violent meeting with a British-Iranian informant leading to scrutiny and marital tension, further complicated by MI6 transfer Askari-Evans.
- The four-part series, directed by BAFTA and Emmy-nominated Julian Jarrold, is set to premiere on ITV platforms in 2026 after filming began in Manchester and Liverpool.
- More broadly, Betrayal highlights the psychological toll and fragile loyalties in modern espionage, setting a precedent for human-centric spy dramas.
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Shaun Evans starts filming today for new ITV spy thriller
Filming is starting today for an ITV spy thriller starring Endeavour star Shaun Evans. He will be joined on screen by actress Romola Garai.
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