James Nesbitt says he does not ‘set out’ to play policemen in dark dramas

The Northern Irish actor will star as veteran detective Danny Frater in Channel 4’s new crime thriller Suspect
James Nesbitt (BBC/Northern Ireland Screen/PA)

James Nesbitt (BBC/Northern Ireland Screen/PA)

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022 - 08:30
Naomi Clarke, PA Entertainment Reporter

James Nesbitt has said he does not “set out” to star in dark dramas playing the role of a policeman but over his career the opportunities have presented themselves.

The Northern Irish actor, 57, will star as veteran detective Danny Frater in Channel 4’s new crime thriller Suspect, which starts on Sunday at 9pm.

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