Jason Watkins and Robson Green team for drama from Death in Paradise boss

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Jason Watkins and Robson Green have signed on to star in a new detective drama from Death in Paradise boss Toby Frow.

Titled Catch You Later, the series, which has been greenlit by Channel 5, stars McDonald & Dodds star Watkins and Grantchester actor Green alongside Casualty star Sunetra Sarker.

Described as a "cat-and-mouse thriller", Catch You Later tells the story of a police detective named Huw Miller (Watkins) who is haunted by a case he failed to solve: a stalker in his town who toyed with his victims before murdering them.

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Per the synopsis: "As Huw attempts to settle into retirement, the case is never far from his mind – and when new neighbour Patrick Harbottle (Green) moves in and utters the chilling phrase 'catch you later' – the sign-off the stalker used to taunt Huw during the investigation – Huw is determined he’s finally got his man.

"What follows is a high stakes game of psychological chess between the two neighbours as Huw’s world begins to crumble around him.

"Unable to bear the guilt of the stalker taking another victim under his nose, Huw risks everything to unearth the truth. But has he set his sights on the right man, or is his obsession pushing him ever closer to the brink?"

Being Human writer Tom Grieves will pen the script, while Silent Witness, Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders boss Frow will direct.

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Speaking of being cast in the thriller, Watkins said: "Really excited to do another Channel 5 thriller, after the success of Coma. This is a different prospect but has all the ingredients for another thrilling ride.

"So excited to work with Robson – and Sunetra. Another complex and fascinating script: so looking forward to beginning filming."

Meanwhile, Green said of the project: "I am so stoked to be working alongside Jason Watkins again on the new Channel 5 drama, Catch You Later. Jason is such a talented actor with a remarkable ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters."

Filming on Catch You Later will begin next month and the series is expected to air on Channel 5 in 2025.

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