BBC star teases new role in Harlan Coben’s Netflix series

As a die-hard fan of British television, I eagerly await the arrival of Steve Pemberton’s role in Harlan Coben’s Netflix series “Missing You” on New Year’s Day 2025. Having grown up with his comedic genius in shows like “The League of Gentlemen,” it’s intriguing to see him take on a more sinister character, Titus Monroe.

BBC star Steve Pemberton has teased his role in Harlan Coben Netflix series Missing You.

The upcoming show set to debut on New Year’s Day tells the story of Kat Donovan (played by Rosalind Eleazar), a detective specializing in missing persons cases. Her life is thrown into chaos when she encounters her ex-fiancé Josh, who vanished 11 years ago, seemingly reappearing on a dating app.

In the thriller, writer and Inside No 9 and Happy Valley collaborator, Steve Pemberton, steps into the shoes of dog breeder Titus Monroe. He hints that his profession may have a darker intent than initially perceived.

BBC star teases new role in Harlan Coben's Netflix series

He’s incredibly devoted to his work as a dog breeder,” he clarified to Netflix. “You can tell he is very particular about finding perfect homes for his cherished dogs. He will go above and beyond to ensure that the potential buyers and caretakers of these dogs meet his high expectations.

Pemberton confessed that Monroe seems to care deeply for the dogs rather than the people, and there appears to be a sinister aspect to his actions.

He went on to say, “The dog breeding facility he manages conceals a far more disturbing objective, and the actions he’s involved in are incredibly harsh and cruel.

Titus comes across as aloof towards others; it was wise to downplay this trait. I aimed to avoid portraying anything overly animated or humorous, considering my past experiences. I pray my character blends seamlessly into the narrative and leaves viewers feeling uneasy about him.

BBC star teases new role in Harlan Coben's Netflix series

During the course of filming, it transpired that the character portrayed by the actor underwent a transformation. Looking back, he reminisced: “Initially, when I received the script, Titus wasn’t depicted as an elite dog breeder at all. Instead, he was simply a man who may have faced hardships and decided to seek revenge.

Harlan found it intriguing to give his character an unexpected hobby. Just like how I bred frogs for The League of Gentlemen and rabbits in Midsomer Murders, I’m thrilled to include dog breeding as part of my on-screen world.

Furthermore, Pemberton mentioned that Monroe’s secluded farmhouse was connected to his comedy show called “The League of Gentlemen.

He mentioned that he frequently visited Glossop during “The League of Gentlemen”. Since we used to work in and around this town many years ago, seeing it again triggered a flood of memories when we arrived there. The buildings, architecture, and landscapes reminded us strongly of our past.

Missing You arrives on Netflix on January 1, 2025.

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2024-12-11 15:18

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