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Taggart Star Michie Boards New Rebus Series
3 Jun
Summary
- John Michie joins the cast of BBC's Rebus adaptation for its second series.
- Filming for the six-part second series is underway in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- The new series is scheduled to air in 2027, following the first in spring 2024.
The BBC's adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's Rebus novels is preparing for its second series, with actor John Michie joining the cast. Michie, renowned for his roles in Holby City and Taggart, will feature as a guest star in the upcoming six-part production. The series, which first aired in spring 2024 with Richard Rankin as the Edinburgh detective, is currently filming in Scotland.
This new installment is produced by Eleventh Hour Films and written by Gregory Burke. It is slated for broadcast in 2027. Michie's addition bolsters a guest cast that includes Stephen McCole and Emily Barber. Series regulars like Brian Ferguson, portraying Rebus's brother Michael, and Lucie Shorthouse as DC Siobhan Clarke will also return. The show's first series achieved significant viewership, drawing 6.3 million viewers and earning three RTS Scotland awards.
