ITV has unveiled fresh details about the upcoming fifth series of its popular drama, The Bay, including the introduction of new cast members. While a UK release date is yet to be confirmed, it's been announced that Marsha Thomason will return as DS Jenn Townsend, alongside other regulars Daniel Ryan, Erin Shanagher and Andrew Dowbiggin.
Joining the cast of The Bay are several new faces, including Derry Girls actress Tara Lynne O'Neil, known for her role as Mary Quinn in the acclaimed Channel 4 series. In The Bay, Tara will take on the character of Sinead, DI Tony Manning's (Daniel Ryan) new partner.
In addition, Olwen May from Happy Valley has signed onto the show, while Barry Sloane reprises his role as Chris Fischer. Georgia Scholes will play Chris' daughter Erin, with David Carpenter and Emme Hayes returning as Jenn's children Conor and Maddie.
They're joined by Suzanne Packer from Casualty, who will portray Jenn's mother Anne Townsend.
The plot for the fifth series of The Bay revolves around the mysterious death of 23-year-old university student Hannah. Found dead at the docks, the Morecambe MIU team must navigate another complex case, reports Lancs Live.
Jenn, still grappling with the loss of her father, sets aside her personal grief to assist Hannah's deeply divided family. As tensions escalate within the student community, Jenn and her team delve deeper into the investigation, unearthing hidden friendships and clandestine liaisons.
"As the intensity increases and the team peel back the complicated layers of Hannah's life and the secrets within it, Jenn must reconcile her personal and professional struggles as she grapples to solve the case, come to terms with her own loss, and build bridges with her family," the synopsis reads.
Other guest stars include Leanne Best, Neil Maskell, Stephen Wight and Ceallach Spellman.
Polly Hill, ITV 's Head of Drama, expressed her delight in a statement: "We're delighted to be returning to Morecambe for another series of The Bay. The series is a huge success story for ITV and we're grateful to [executive producer] Catherine Oldfield, [co-creator/writer] Daragh Carville and the team at Tall Story Pictures for continuing to create compelling stories and characters."
Oldfield echoed this sentiment, saying: "Daragh and I couldn't be happier to be heading back to Morecambe with Marsha and the team for another case. We love making the show and so we're delighted to be producing another series for ITV and viewers at home and abroad."
All four series of The Bay so far are available to stream on ITVX.
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