Channel 4’s new series, Maya, is adding several new actors to the cast, alongside Daisy Haggard and Bella Ramsey. Confirmed earlier this year, the show is described as a thrilling drama and is being produced by Harry and Jack Williams, who also created The Tourist.
The series centers on Anna and her daughter Maya, played by Haggard and Ramsey, who enter witness protection and start new lives in a quiet, small town.
Despite attempting to rebuild their lives, they are still deeply affected by past trauma. Adding to their difficulties, the arrival of two dangerous hitmen creates a constant sense of fear as they desperately search for a missing mother and daughter.
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The story reveals that a dangerous person from the characters’ past continues to pose a serious threat, trapping them in an increasingly difficult situation. This thrilling psychological drama features strong acting and a darkly funny, suspenseful atmosphere.
Filming is officially underway, and several new actors are joining the cast. Harriet Walter and Tom Courtenay will play Anna’s parents, Nancy and George, while Josie Walker will appear as Detective Constable Debs, assisting in the investigation.
Stuart Bowman and Kiran Sonia Sawar star as Tony and Karen, officers in witness protection. Ben Chaplin and Raphel Famotibe play Benji and Ted, the hitmen hunting them. Tobias Menzies appears as Bobby, a dangerous figure from their past.
Joining the project are Serena Manteghi (from *The Diplomat*), Archie Backhouse (*Strategic Love Play*), Paul Blair (*Outlaw King*), Sonny Poon Tip (*Industry*), Finlay Shack (*Dept Q*), Max Fincham (*The Tower*), Ash Hunter (*Bridgerton*), Harry Hadden-Patton (*Twisters*), Tori Allen-Martin (*Here We Go*), and Isabele Derosa (*The Bombing of Pan Am 103*).
Haggard expressed immense excitement about the start of filming for *Maya*, a project she’s been developing for years. She also praised the incredibly talented cast who are bringing the story to life.
I’m incredibly fortunate to be working alongside such talented actors, both as a director and a performer on this show.
Here’s where you’ve watched the cast before
Daisy Haggard
Diane Morgan first became known for her roles in shows like *Episodes* and *Uncle*. She gained wider praise for co-writing and starring in the BBC series *Back to Life*, which aired from 2019 to 2021.
Recently, she’s appeared in the show *Breeders* with Martin Freeman. This isn’t the first time she’s played a parent to Bella Ramsey, though – she previously voiced their parent in the animated series *Hilda*.
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey is widely recognized for her performance as Ellie in HBO’s *The Last of Us*, with the latest season having concluded earlier in 2023.
Before their current role, they gained recognition for playing Lyanna Mormont in *Game of Thrones*. More recently, they appeared in season 2 of the BBC series *Time* and starred in the comedy film *Catherine Called Birdy*.
Harriet Walter
You might recognize Walter from her role as Lady Caroline Collingwood in Succession – she was amazing in it, and it got her a bunch of Emmy nominations! She’s been a well-known actress for a long time, both in movies and on TV.
I’ve seen her pop up in a ton of great shows, which isn’t surprising given how talented she is! Like, she was Rebecca’s mom, Deborah, on *Ted Lasso* – that role even got her two more Emmy nominations. I also recognized her from *Brian and Maggie*, where she played Margaret Thatcher. And she’s been in *Killing Eve*, *Silo*, *This Is Going to Hurt*, and *Wolf Hall* too – seriously, she’s everywhere!
Tom Courtenay
Courtenay has been a well-known actress since the 1960s, but she’s recently gained even more attention for her roles in films like *45 Years*, *Quartet*, *The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society*, and *The Aeronauts*.
He’s also been in TV shows like Diane Morgan’s comedy, *Mandy*, and the dramatic mystery series, *The North Water*.
Josie Walker
In recent years, Walker has been in several popular TV shows, including roles in the Star Wars series Andor as a Force Healer, as well as This Is Going to Hurt, Vera, and Dalgliesh.
She’s also appeared in films like *The Wonder*, playing Sister Michael, and *Belfast* as Auntie Violet.
Stuart Bowman
Bowman has appeared in several popular TV series recently, including roles as Terry Dundee in Netflix’s *Dept Q*, Barduk in *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*, and Ger Cafferty in *Rebus*.
You might also remember him from his roles as DCS Jimmy Lawson in *Karen Pirie*, Sean Palmer in *Alex Rider*, and Graeme Stanton in *The Serpent*.
Kiran Sonia Sawar
Sawar, a Scottish actor, first gained recognition for their role as Salma Abbas in the 2016 drama *Murdered by My Father*. They’ve since been featured in several popular television series.
She’s known for her roles in several popular shows and films, including Agent Giti Rahman in *Slow Horses*, Haggard’s series *Back to Life*, and an episode of *Black Mirror* called ‘Crocodile’. She’s also appeared in *Brexit: The Uncivil War*, *Danny Boy*, *Pure*, *I Am…*, and *Meg 2: The Trench*.
Ben Chaplin
I’ve been a fan of Chaplin for ages, and he’s been in so many great things! I remember really enjoying him in *The Thin Red Line* back in ’98 – it was nominated for an Oscar, you know? And more recently, I thought he was fantastic as Marvin Bader in the thriller *September 5*. Oh, and he was Ella’s dad in the 2015 *Cinderella* – he’s just a really versatile actor!
He’s been on television as Detective Frank Mundi in *The Nevers* and as the Black Knight in Netflix’s *The Letter for the King*.
Raphel Famotibe
Actor Famotibe is best known for his role as Stephen in the popular 2019 film *Rocks*. He’s also appeared in *Casualty* as Malachi Brownley, and played Dapo in the 2016 movie *Damilola, Our Loved Boy*.
Recently, Famotibe has appeared in several short films, such as *Hamlet, NW5* and *Venus Flytrap*.
Tobias Menzies
Menzies is a well-known television actor, famous for playing Prince Philip in *The Crown*, a role that earned him an Emmy Award. He also gained recognition for his portrayal of Frank and Jonathan Randall in *Outlander*.
He’s known for playing Edmure Tully on *Game of Thrones* and recently appeared in *F1: The Movie* as Peter Banning.
Maya will air on Channel 4.
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