ITV has announced that actress Charlotte Rampling will star in new series of Broadchurch, playing “a pivotal role”.

Creator and executive producer Chris Chibnall commented: “Charlotte Rampling! We’ve been keeping this secret for months, it’s been agony! We have another big story to tell this year, and that meant finding exceptional actors for new roles. There’s none more exceptional than Charlotte: to be writing for her is a dream come true. As you can imagine, Charlotte’s character is an integral part of our new story — but that’s where we’re drawing a veil, for now…”

ITV’s Director of Drama Steve November added: “We’re delighted Charlotte is joining the Broadchurch family. She’s the first of some exciting additions to the ensemble for the new series.”

ITV has announced that Series 1’sstars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan and Arthur Darvill will all be back for the second series.

Series 2 begins filming in Dorset soon.

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