Quay Street Productions has started filming the second series of hit ITV drama, The Flood.
Produced on location in Manchester and Derbyshire, it stars Alun Armstrong, Jill Halfpenny, Ian Puleston-Davies and Matthew McNulty as well as returning cast members including Sophie Rundle and Philip Glenister.
The 6-part thriller has been written by BAFTA-nominated writer and actor Mick Ford.
“To attract such talented household names to the series is a testament to the brilliant writing by Mick Ford, once again writing such a thrilling story filled to the brim with interesting and compelling characters,” said Andy Pryor, Casting Director for Manchester’s Quay Street Productions.
“We couldn’t be happier with the calibre of talent we have both returning and joining After the Flood for series two, each cast member is perfect for their role and we are looking forward to seeing how they bring their characters to life on screen”.
It was recommissioned by ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, and Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair-Jones. , With Kenner-Jones overseeing the production of the drama on behalf of ITV.
The second series finds newly promoted detective Jo Marshall (Sophie Rundle) on the trail of a new murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances.
Jo’s race to stop the killer brings her into direct conflict with dark and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal. One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town’s police force – and her own family – for decades.
Fiona McAllister (Significant Other, After The Flood) is producer and Azhur Saleem (Outlander: Blood of my Blood, Doctor Who) returns to direct episodes 1-3 with Tom McKay (Ten Pound Poms and There She Goes) on board to direct episodes 4-6.
Executive producers for Quay Street Productions are Nicola Shindler (Nolly, It’s A Sin), Richard Fee (Fool Me Once, Missing You), Azhur Saleem and Sophie Rundle.
Huw Kennair-Jones is Executive Producer for ITV and Robert Schildhouse and Stephen Nye for BritBox International.
Mick Ford is the creator, lead writer and executive producer alongside series co-writers Joe Forrest and Maxine Alderton.
It will premiere on ITV1 and STV, with streaming available on ITVX, STV Player, and BritBox in North America, Australia, and the Nordics. TX details will be revealed at a later date.
