ITV's “bold” new spy thriller Secret Service is glorious viewing
Gemma Arterton is an MI6 officer in a world of trouble.
www.goodhousekeeping.comHere’s the latest on the Secret Service cast:
- Gemma Arterton headlines the ITV spy thriller, playing MI6 officer Kate Henderson. The show also features Rafe Spall as Stuart Henderson and Amaka Okafor in a key role.[2][5]
- Other cast members include Alex Kingston as Rose Trewen, Rochenda Sandall, and Aoife Hinds, with supporting roles announced for actors such as Mark Stanley and Roger Allam, as reported by multiple outlets.[1][5][6][2]
- The series is adapted from Tom Bradby’s novel and produced by Potboiler Productions, with ITV confirming the ensemble and plot focus around a high-stakes political espionage storyline.[5][6]
Illustrative note:
- First-look trailers and press materials emphasize Arterton’s Kate Henderson at the center, supported by a strong UK-based cast in a five-episode arc.[6][1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull exact episode-by-episode casting details or provide a quick cast table with roles and prior credits.
Citations:
- Gemma Arterton leads the cast and the core premise.[2]
- Supporting cast details (Aoife Hinds, Alex Kingston, Rochenda Sandall, Amaka Okafor).[4][5][2]
- Series adaptation and production context.[6]