The Hack Cast: Where Have You Seen The ITV Drama's Stars Before?

David Tennant with Mr Bates vs. The Post Office star Toby Jones in The HackFollowing the success of last year’s Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, ITV has unveiled another show that could well raise just as many questions, and was inspired by a very different British scandal.The Hack centres around the phone-hacking scandal that erupted in the late 2000s, and has already been generating a lot of discussion since it debuted earlier this week.As well as being a conversation-starter, The Hack also serves as a veritable who’s who of British talent, with almost every scene being full of national treasures and TV legends, many of whom will be recognisable to telly fans.But if watching the series had you questioning where you’d seen one or two of the cast members before, allow us to jog your memory…David Tennant David Tennant pictured during his initial Doctor Who daysDavid Tennant, who plays Nick Davies in The Hack, is inarguably one of the most recognisable British actors working right now. From Shakespeare to science fiction, David has done it all, although he is still probably most revered for his work as the Tenth (and Fourteenth!) regeneration of The Doctor in Doctor Who. His most recent on-screen appearances have included playing Lord Tony Baddingham in the adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals and Netflix’s film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club (not to mention hosting the ill-fated ITV game show Genius Games).With nearly 200 film and TV credits to his name, it’d be near impossible to list them all, but Broadchurch, Good Omens and Jessica Jones are among his most popular shows.During lockdown, he reunited with his Good Omens co-star Michael Sheen in Staged, a meta-comedy where the pair play versions of themselves interacting via Zoom calls.Robert CarlyleRobert Carlyle in Once Upon A TimeRobert Carlyle also has a major role in The Hack as DCS Dave Cook.Decades before being cast in the ITV show, Robert became one of the most successful British actors of the 1990s, playing Begbie in Trainspotting and winning a Bafta for his role in The Full Monty.His other notable film work included The Beach alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Danny Boyle’s 28 Weeks Later and Angela’s Ashes. He also played the villain, Renard, in the Bond film The World Is Not Enough (and you may have also spotted him making an uncredited appearance as John Lennon in Danny Boyle’s Yesterday, too). Robert’s more recent television roles have included playing Doctor Nicholas Rush in 2009’s Stargate Universe, Rumplestiltskin in Once Upon A Time and starring in Netflix drama Toxic Town, which was also penned by The Hack screenwriter Jack Thorne.Toby JonesToby Jones in Mr Bates vs. The Post OfficeLast year, Toby Jones won a string of plaudits when he starred as Alan Bates in the acclaimed series Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, having already won a Bafta in 2018 for his role in the BBC comedy Detectorists. In 2012, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Alfred Hitchcock in the television film The Girl. His film roles include Claudius in The Hunger Games, Arnim Zola in the MCU, and Phillip Burton in the recent biopic Mr Burton, about acting icon Richard Burton.Toby also voiced Dobby the House-Elf in the Harry Potter movie series.Katherine KellyKatherine Kelly in In Flight earlier this yearKatherine Kelly, who plays Nick’s partner Sheridan, first found fame when she landed the role of Becky McDonald in Coronation Street. After leaving the cobbles in 2012, she has continued to have a successful career on television.Some of her recent roles have included Mr Selfridge, Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack, Liar, Innocent, Cheat and Criminal: UK.This year, she starred in the Channel 4 crime thriller In Flight and Paramount’s adaptation of The Crow Girl where she plays an eminent psychotherapist, which followed her appearance in Mr Bates vs. The Post Office.She’ll next be seen opposite Steve Coogan in the new Alan Partridge project How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge).Eve MylesEve Myles in 2016's VictoriaWelsh performer Eve Myles, who plays journalist Jaqui Hames in The Hack, is best known to most of us for playing Gwen Cooper in Torchwood. Eve has been on a real successful run lately, appearing in The Guest on BBC and Coldwater on ITV, both of which have aired in the last month.Her other on-screen credits include Victoria, Hijack, We Hunt Together, and The Crow Girl, in which she shared the screen with her future The Hack co-star Katherine Kelly. Steve PembletonSteve Pemberton in character as "Tubbs" in The League Of GentlemenPrimarily known for his work in zany comedies, Steve Pembleton appears as Rupert Murdoch in The Hack.He first shot to fame as one of the creators and stars of The League Of Gentlemen, before teaming up with Reece Shearsmith on the hits Psychoville and Inside No. 9.Outside of his own work, he starred in the long-running ITV sitcom Benidorm, had a recurring role in Killing Eve and recently played Robbie Williams’ father in the film biopic Better Man.Adrian LesterAdrian Lester as Destiny in season two of Netflix's The SandmanAdrian Lester recently played Destiny in The Sandman and starred as Earl of Poynton in last year’s Renegade Nell, while some of his other television credits include The Undeclared War, Riviera, Hustle and the Doctor Foster spin-off Life. While Adrian is a recognisable face on TV and film, he is even more renowned as a theatre actor. For his work on the West End and Broadway, he has won an Olivier, an Evening Standard Theatre Award, a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award and even a Tony Award.Rose LeslieRosie Leslie in Game Of ThronesRose Leslie (sans her distinctive red hair) plays a lawyer called Charlotte in The Hack.Game Of Thrones fans will recognise her for playing Ygritte in the fantasy drama, which is where she met her real-life partner Kit Harington.Since bidding farewell to Westeros, she has also played Maia Rindell in three seasons of political drama The Good Fight, and starred as Clare Abshire in the TV adaptation The Time Traveler’s Wife.In 2021, she starred alongside Suranne Jones in Vigil and joined an impressive British cast in 2024’s Miss Austen.Dougray ScottDougray Scott as Ian in Desperate HousewivesDougray Scott appears in The Hack as the former prime minister Gordon Brown. Best known for his charming – though occasionally villainous – film roles, Dougray has appeared on the big screen in the likes of Ever After, Enigma and Mission Impossible 2. He also starred in The Crow Girl alongside The Hack co-stars Katherine Kelly and Eve Myles, and appeared in Vigil with Rose Leslie.Dougray’s other credits include playing Dr. Norman Godfrey in Netflix’s underrated horror show Hemlock Grove, Jacob Kane in 2019’s Batgirl TV show and Susan’s love interest Ian in Desperate Housewives.His most recent film roles were in the Netflix romance My Oxford Year and the and German action flick Exterritorial. Lara PulverLaura Pulver as Irene Adler in SherlockOutside of The Hack, Laura is best known to TV fans for playing Irene Adler opposite Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock. More recently, Lara appeared in Mobland alongside Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, and starred in the ITV medical drama Maternal.Long before that, she played Isabella in 2009’s Robin Hood TV show and Erin in season 10 of the BBC’s spy drama Spooks.Kevin DoyleKevin Doyle in Downton AbbeyTo Downton Abbey fans, Kevin Doyle is recognisable for his performance as the hapless footman Mr Molesley, most recently reprising the roles in the film The Grand Finale.He also won a Royal Television Society award for his performance as John Wadsworth in Happy Valley.Kevin’s most notable on-screen work has included the TV series The Lakes, Scott & Bailey, The Crimson Field and Badger, in addition to his extensive stage career.Robert GlenisterRobert Glenister as DS John Bennett in the true crime drama Appropriate AdultLike his The Hack co-star Adrian Lester, Robert Glenister is known for his work in Hustle, later landing the role of Nicholas Blake in Spooks.You might also have seen him in 2011’s Appropriate Adult, the revival of Cold Feet or Steven Knight’s recent hit A Thousand Blows.Last year, he had the unenviable task of portraying Piers Morgan in Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story, as well as appearing in the ITV series Grace.Lisa McGrillisLisa McGrillis with Danny Dyer in RivalsIn the last few years, Lisa McGrillis has played leading roles in some of the biggest British shows around including Rivals, Sex Education and Maternal.Among her other credits are the short-lived comedy Hebburn and the Channel 4 police drama No Offence. She also plays the sister-in-law of Romesh Ranganathan’s character in the BBC dramedy Avoidance.The Hack is available to stream now on ITVX, with new episodes airing weekly on Wednesday nights on ITV1.MORE TV NEWS:Critics Are Saying This 'Delicious' New Netflix Drama Is Your Next Binge-WatchHere's Why The White Lotus Fans Are Convinced This Cast Member Will Return For Season 4Slow Horses Is Back – But Critics Can't Agree Whether Season 5 Is The 'Best' Or 'Worst' Yet

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