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Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty series 7

  • On February 19, BAFTA-winning actor Robert Carlyle was announced as the guest lead for Line of Duty series seven, playing Detective Constable Shaun Massie ahead of spring filming.
  • After concluding in May 2021, the BBC confirmed last year the series will return with AC-12 disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards.
  • A Specialist Rifle Officer, DC Shaun Massie is a veteran marksman in Tactical Operations Unit 7 whose demeanour changes when DI Dominic Gough, TO-7's commanding officer, is accused.
  • Filming starts in Belfast this spring, ahead of broadcast next year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • The casting continues a line of distinguished guest leads, with Mercurio, who will direct episodes four through six, and Jennie Darnell directing the first three; executive producers include Jed Mercurio, Simon Heath, and Nick Lambon.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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