‘We’re all game!’ Vicky McClure hints at a new series of Line Of Duty and reveals the entire cast are ready to pick up where AC-12 left off
Vicky McClure has hinted at a possible return for Line Of Duty, despite AC-12 finally discovering the identity of criminal mastermind H during its series six finale.
Viewers of the hugely popular crime drama were divided after hapless Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells was unmasked as the corrupt senior officer, prompting speculation that he could be taking the fall for a more astute member of the underworld.
And McClure, 38, admits she would be open to reprising her role as straight-talking Detective Inspector Kate Fleming, should show creator Jed Mercurio opt to produce a seventh series.
Possibility: Vicky McClure has hinted at a possible return for Line Of Duty, despite AC-12 finally discovering the identity of criminal mastermind H during its series six finale
She told The Guardian: ‘I don’t know! I don’t know, there’s no word of it. I think we’ve all been really honest and said should that happen, we’re all game.
‘I’ll just stick with the guys. I think when it comes to a close, it will be a natural close for us all.’
The police procedural about a fictional anti-corruption unit has become one of the most popular shows on television since its launch in 2012, turning principal actors Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and McClure into households names.
Popular: McClure admits she would be open to reprising her role as straight-talking Detective Inspector Kate Fleming, should show creator Jed Mercurio opt to produce a seventh series
Sources recently claimed a seventh series is definitely on the cards, but won’t be happening at any point in the near future.
An insider told the Daily Star: ‘Another series is happening. This is the news millions of fans have been hoping for.
‘A lot of stuff still needs to be agreed and it is likely to take a while. Fans will probably have to wait a few years before it airs on TV.’
Success: The police procedural about a fictional anti-corruption unit has turned principal actors Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure into households names
Martin Compston, who plays Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, also hinted at a likely return while attending the National Television Awards in 2020.
He said: This means so much, like we started as a wee show on Wednesday night on BBC Two and now we’re the biggest drama on TV and it’s all because of the fans, we owe everything to you.
‘We genuinely don’t take this for granted and who knows, maybe we’ll be back again.’