Thandie Newton cast in Series of Line of Duty

Actress Thandie Newton is to star as the guest lead character in the next series of hit BBC drama Line of Duty.

The star will join returning cast members Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar on the show when she takes on the role of DCI Roz Huntley.

The character is described as the police anti-corruption squad's "most devious opponent yet".
Newton said she "couldn't be more thrilled" to join the show, which begins filming in Belfast next month.