Holliday Grainger is back as Rachel Carey in The Capture season three! It’s been a year since Carey shook the nation by broadcasting a live deepfake of a government minister, exposing the secretive Correction program. Now, she’s stepped up as Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command, determined to restore faith in surveillance with the cutting-edge Operation Veritas camera system.
But peace doesn’t last long. When a shocking and expertly orchestrated act of terror hits the heart of the British establishment, Carey finds herself chasing a single elusive witness - and a conspiracy that winds its way through politics, intelligence, and the media. As the stakes skyrocket, Carey is pulled into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with barely anyone she can trust.
Joining the mix this season are Killian Scott, Joe Dempsie, and Andrew Buchan, bringing fresh faces - and fresh trouble.
As the series returns, here's everything you need to know about the cast.
The Capture season 3 cast
Below is the main cast list:
- Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey
- Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
- Killian Scott as Noah Pierson
- Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner
- Ginny Holder as Nadia Latif
- Tessa Wong as Chloe Tan
- Joe Dempsie as James Whitlock
- Andrew Buchan as Julian Talbot
- Hugh Quarshie as Cameron Yates
- Linus Roache as Colonel Figgis
- Nigel Linsay as DSI Tom Kendricks
- Daisy Waterston as Abigail Carey
- Indira Varma as Khadija Khan
- Lia Williams as Gemma Garland
- Ben Miles as Danny Hart
- Amanda Drew
- Jonathan Aris
For more on the main cast, keeps scrolling.
The Capture season 3 new cast
Killian Scott as Noah Pierson
Who is Noah Pierson? Noah Pierson is an enigmatic "Met golden boy" whose pivotal role in the Metropolitan Police and mysterious past become central to the series’ exploration of deepfakes and surveillance.
What else has Killian Scott been in? Scott is an Irish actor known for his roles as Tommy in Love/Hate, Seth Davenport in Damnation, and Detective Rob Reilly in Dublin Murders. He has also appeared in Secret Invasion as Pagon, Kaos as Orpheus, and in films including ’71 and The Commuter.
Joe Dempsie as James Whitlock
Who is James Whitlock? Whitlock is a mysterious figure who "brings nuance and depth to a role that sits firmly in the moral grey area that defines The Capture," says the show’s producer and executive producer, Derek Ritchie.
What else has Joe Dempsie been in? Joe Dempsie is a British actor best known for playing Gendry Baratheon in Game of Thrones and Chris Miles in Skins. His other notable TV roles include This Is England, Deep State, The Fades, and Pieces of Her, with an appearance in Sherwood.
Andrew Buchan as Julian Talbot
Who is Julian Talbot? Talbot is the deputy commissioner to Cameron Yates.
What else has Andrew Buchan been in? The British actor is known for his roles in Broadchurch, The Honourable Woman, and The ABC Murders. His film credits include All the Money in the World, The Mercy, Apartment 7A, Still Life, Nowhere Boy, Intrigo: Samaria, and The Deaths of Ian Stone.
Hugh Quarshie as Cameron Yates
Who is Cameron Yates? Cameron Yates is the commissioner called in following a terrorist attack.
What else has Hugh Quarshie been in? The Ghanaian-born British actor is known for Holby City, which he starred on from 2001 to 2020. His other key roles include appearances in The Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Highlander, and Doctor Who.
Linus Roache as Colonel Figgis
Who is Colonel Figgis? Few details are known about his character, but he appears to be a senior military figure connected to the series’ wider intelligence and security network.
What else has Linus Roache been in? He's known for his roles in Vikings, Homeland, and Law & Order.
The Capture season 3 returning cast
Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey
Who is Rachel Carey? Rachel has now stepped up as Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command, a year after shocking the nation with a live deepfake exposing the secretive Correction program.
On how her character has changed over the years, Grainger said: "When we first meet Carey in series one, she’s on the fast-track scheme in the Met - ambitious, determined, and not necessarily making friends. She discovers Correction, an illegal system of faking video evidence, and because of her strong moral compass, she becomes a whistleblower rather than looking the other way. Across series one and two, she fights to expose Correction, and by series three she’s risen rapidly through the ranks. She believes her integrity is intact but series three explores what happens when those morals begin to fracture."
What else has Holliday Grainger been in? The actress is known for her roles as Robin Ellacott in Strike, DI Rachel Carey, and Lucrezia Borgia in The Borgias, and has also appeared in films like Cinderella (2015), Great Expectations (2012), and The Finest Hours (2016); she currently stars in The Stolen Girl on ITV1.
Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
Who is Frank Napier? Napier is a high-ranking CIA Section Chief and key figure in the "Correction" program, using advanced technology to manipulate surveillance footage and control outcomes. Napier and Rachel have a difficult relationship, with Perlman recently stating: "It’s always been uneasy. Rachel is idealistic, determined, and very careful never to cross legal lines. Frank is older, has seen more, and is more willing to blur those lines because he’s lived through the consequences of getting it wrong. There’s tension between them but also respect. He recognises how intelligent and ambitious she is, qualities he admires, and maybe finds a little intimidating."
What else has Ron Perlman been in? The actor is best known for portraying Hellboy, Clay Morrow on Sons of Anarchy, and Vincent on Beauty and the Beast. A frequent collaborator with Guillermo del Toro, he has also appeared in Blade II, Pacific Rim, and Cronos, and his voice work includes Slade in Teen Titans and the narrator in Fallout
Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner
Who is Isaac Turner? Isaac is a Member of Parliament and Security Minister who evolved from an idealistic, high-flying politician into a key player in a high-stakes.
What else has Paapa Essiedu been in? The critically acclaimed British actor is known for his roles in I May Destroy You, in which he played Kwame, The Lazarus Project, and Black Mirror’s 'Demon 79' episode. He has been cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, taking on one of the franchise’s most iconic roles.
Ginny Holder as Nadia Latif
Who is Nadia Latif? Nadia began as a detective sergeant and, through determination, rose to detective inspector. By season three, she’s working in Counter Terrorism Command under Carey, helping implement new technology called Operation Veritas - a supposedly tamper-proof camera system aimed at stopping Correction.
What else Ginny Holder been in? As well as The Capture, the British actress played Officer Darlene Curtis in Death in Paradise and Thandie Abebe-Griffin in Holby City. She has also appeared in Midsomer Murders and the film London Has Fallen.
Tessa Wong as Chloe Tan
Who is Chloe Tan? Chloe is a fast-tracked detective constable introduced in season two of The Capture, working in the Homicide team alongside DI Nadia Latif and DS Patrick Flynn.
On where viewers will find her this season, Wong explained: "Chloe is very much a shadow of Rachel Carey. She came up through the programme quickly and is eager to prove herself. She’s detail-driven, observant, and determined to earn her place. In series three she’s more embedded in the team, but still very focused on backing everything up with facts."
What else has Tessa Wong been in? The actress has previously appeared in Black Mirror, Smothered and Midsomer Murders.
Indira Varma as Khadija Khan
Who is Khadija Khan? Khadija Khan is a prominent BBC Newsnight presenter and journalist who becomes entangled in the series’ central conspiracy surrounding deepfakes and national security.
What else has Indira Varma been in? Indira Varma is a British actress known for her roles as Ellaria Sand in Game of Thrones, Niobe in Rome, and Suzie Costello in Torchwood. Her career spans television, film, and theatre, with credits including Luther, Human Target, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Kama Sutra, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and an Olivier Award-winning stage performance in Present Laughter.
Lia Williams as Gemma Garland
Who is Gemma Garland? In season two, Gemma was the Detective Superintendent. Described as "drily manipulative", she is a key figure involved in the "Correction" and surveillance plots across the shows.
What else has Lia Williams been in? The acclaimed British actress and director's most notable screen roles include Paula Vennells in Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Wallis Simpson in The Crown, DSU Gemma Garland in The Capture, and Isabel Kirby in The Day of the Jackal.
Ben Miles as Danny Hart
Who is Danny Hart? Danny is a senior counter-terrorism officer who once acted as both mentor and lover to Rachel Carey. As the series progressed he became morally compromised figure, manipulating surveillance evidence and eventually leaving the police for the private security sector while remaining tied to the wider conspiracy.
What else has Ben Miles been in? The British actor is known for roles including Patrick Maitland in Coupling, Peter Townsend in The Crown, and Thomas Cromwell in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Wolf Hall. His film credits include V for Vendetta, Speed Racer, and Tetris, alongside a strong theatre career with productions such as The Lehman Trilogy.
The Capture starts on BBC One on Sunday 8th March at 9pm.
