BBC police series to return as Hollywood superstar | UK News

Comedian Jack Docherty is set to return as Scotland’s premier police officer – Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson – for a second instalment of the favored sitcom The Chief, with a Hollywood star also confirmed to function.

Dougray Scott, famend for his performances in Mission Impossible 2, Vigil and Desperate Housewives, has joined the forged for the forthcoming new series, which commenced manufacturing this week in Glasgow.

The 59 12 months previous Dougray will painting himself in the upcoming episodes, embarking on a personal enterprise for The Chief.

The BBC has hinted at what’s to come: “Taking a peek into the workplace and home life of The Chief as he deals with colleagues, bams and family alike, the second series sees the return of cast regulars including Lorraine McIntosh as Miekelson’s estranged wife Barbara and Eilidh Loan as his rebellious daughter, Ellen.

“Also returning are The Chief’s loyal and (usually) long-suffering police group performed by Carmen Pieraccini, Dylan Bore and Lana Pheutan, with Sanjeev Kohli becoming a member of as an MSP from a new authorities placing stress on the Chief from the highest.”, reports the Mirror.

The second series is expected to chronicle The Chief balancing professional duties, domestic life and leisure activities whilst managing various obligations and pressures.

Speaking about returning to his character and the fresh series, 63-year-old Jack declared: “I can not wait to once again don the uniform of Scotland’s best crime-fighting legend, law-enforcer, justice dispenser, hero, icon.

“It’s a privilege to play a character as modest and handsome as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.”

He additional expressed: “This series I’m delighted that Dougray Scott will be guest-starring. The Scottish public have longed to see these two giants of acting together on screen.

“Well the wait is over. We’re going toe to toe. Finally. Like DeNiro and Pacino in The Heat.”

Dougray himself shared his excitement about the cameo, stating: “I’m very a lot trying ahead to spending time with The Chief. He’s a legend in his own lunchtime, a justice seeker of gargantuan proportions and outrageously humorous…without realising it.

“I could have labored in Hollywood with A-listers but starring alongside The Chief might be one of my most challenging roles to date. Joking aside, it’s going to be great to work alongside Jack Docherty – I just hope I can keep a straight face!”.

Gavin Smith, BBC Scotland’s Executive Producer, chimed in: “BBC Scotland is delighted to be firing up the blue flashing light for a second time and welcoming The Chief back to our screens.

“Rumours that Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson furnished the commissioning group with a new set of golf golf equipment from the evidence lockers are fully unfounded.”