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Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones to star alongside A-list cast in gritty new Netflix drama from creator of Missing You
The dark premise marks a departure from Barry Island and Billericay
GAVIN and Stacey's Ruth Jones is to star in a gritty new Netflix drama from the creator of Netflix smash-hit Missing You.
Harlan Coben's latest drama Runa Away has a string of famous faces lined up.
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The premise follows a family thrown into disarray when their daughter goes missing.
Cold Feet legend Jimmy Nesbitt, 60, is on board to play the girl's father.
It is unconfirmed at this stage who Ruth is playing, although one possibility could be the missing girl's mother.
Ruth's involvement comes in the wake of Gavin and Stacey wrapping up for good - after a 17-year journey.
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In addition to playing Nessa Jenkins, she also wrote the BBC sitcom alongside James Corden.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Harlan revealed: "Netflix haven't told me the exact release date - but January 1 - that's what we're hoping. We've got Jimmy Nesbitt, Minnie Driver, Ruth Jones...
"These are all novels I've written and they take place in New York and New Jersey for the most part but, there's something about that British sensibility and the American story and the amazing team we have here in the UK who have done all the shows..."
"It's one of my favourite books so I'm really looking forward to it, it's a real family story..."
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Meanwhile, Jimmy Nesbitt recently had a supporting role in another Harlan Coben Netflix adaptation - Missing You.
That series followed DI Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar) who gets a huge shock when her boyfriend - who walked out on her 11 years ago - pops up unexpectedly on a dating app.
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Jimmy took on the role of criminal boss Calligan, who held key answers to questions Kat had.
Discussing his new show, the Northern Irish actor said: "I was in Missing You for one day.
"I said yes but I'd hoped it would lead to something else - and it has!
"I start filming on Monday, we have a read through beforehand of this new production called Runaway which is fantastic, vintage humour it has huge depth and unbelievable twist and turns.
"I will play a very successful businessman, perfect life, wonderful marriage, three children.
"But then his eldest daughter Paige runs away and he finally gets to find her - strung out, vulnerable in a park.
"I think I have the opportunity to bring her home but she's not alone and there's a terrible scene which descends into violence.
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"I then have to try to find her all over again and I can't wait."
Missing You is available to stream on Netflix.
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