First look images have been released by 5 for brand-new thriller The Rumour coming to the channel this autumn

As we reported last December, the series stars Rachel Shenton as Joanna. It consists of 5×60’ episodes and tge story is based on the Sunday Times bestselling book by Lesley Kara.

What is The Rumour about?

As per the press release:

Joanna moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie — a fresh start in a place that promises peace. But beneath its quiet surface lies something more sinister. When she discovers a chilling rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in plain sight, Joanna seizes the chance to bond with the local mums by sharing it — unknowingly unleashing a wave of paranoia and suspicion. As whispers grow louder and tensions rise, Joanna is swept into a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame. With trust eroding and fear spreading like wildfire, she begins to question not only the town’s past but her own instincts. Who can she trust? And what will it cost her to find the truth?

Also joining the cast is Joanne Whalley (Willow, Wolf Hall, Scandal), Emily Atack (Rivals), Samuel Anderson (Amandaland), Ellie Haddington (Enola Holmes, Motherland), Lucy Speed (Unforgotten, Afterlife), Liza Sadovy (A Real Pain, Patience, A Small Light) and Carryl Thomas (Emmerdale, Silo, Silent Witness, Eastenders).  Rounding out the ensemble cast are Tamzin Griffin, Alex Waldmann and Okezie Morro.