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Down Cemetery Road is the newest British thriller that viewers can binge-watch. Based on the 2003 novel by Mick Herron and executive produced by the same producers as Slow Horses, fans of the Gary Oldman-starrer show on Apple TV+ now have a new series to watch from the same team.
Down Cemetery Road is developed by Morwenna Banks and directed by Natalie Bailey. Featuring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, the show focuses on two women as they try to uncover the unfortunate incidents that occur in a suburban neighborhood.
The show, Down Cemetery Road, premiered on Apple TV+ on October 29, 2025, and has been receiving positive reviews for its suspense and the performances of the two leads. Here’s a look at the cast and character guide for the show.
Who plays who in Down Cemetery Road
Details at the cast and character guide of the show, Down Cemetery Road:
Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker – Sarah Tucker is an art conservationist who lives with her husband Mark in a close-knit community in Oxford. However, when an explosion occurs and a girl goes missing, she decides to find out the truth while also struggling with her mental health. Ruth Wilson is known for her roles in The Affair, Jane Eyre, and Luther. She is also known for films like Saving Mr. Banks, Dark River, and more.
Emma Thompson as Zoë Boehm – Zoë Boehm is a private investigator hired by Sarah and tries her best to uncover the mysterious events happening in Sarah’s neighborhood. At the same time, she is also struggling financially and is a sharp detective. Emma Thompson is a renowned British actress who has won multiple awards, including Oscars and Emmys, and was made a Dame. Across TV and film, she has appeared in Nanny McPhee, Harry Potter, Cruella, Howards End, and more.
Adam Godley as Joe Silverman – oe Silverman co-owns Oxford Investigations with Zoë, but they don’t get along. However, the two are married, and he also gets involved in Sarah’s investigations. Adam Godley has worked in Breaking Bad, Suits, Love Actually, and other projects.
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Downey – Downey is one of the characters in Sarah’s neighborhood in Down Cemetery Road. He begins with a mysterious appearance, but viewers get to know more about him as the story develops. Nathan Stewart-Jarrett has starred in Utopia, Misfits, Candyman, and more.
Darren Boyd as C – C is the Head of the Ministry of Defence and has a villainous appearance in Down Cemetery Road as he takes part in top-secret operations. He hires Hamza to take care of a project and wants it to end quickly. Darren Boyd has worked in The Outlaws, Watching Ellie, and The Salisbury Poisonings.
Adeel Akhtar as Hamza Malik – Hamza Malik works for the government in Intelligence and Threats and is hired by C to deal with a project that is getting out of control. However, he sometimes has trouble following C’s orders. Adeel Akhtar has appeared in many shows, including Killing Eve, Sherwood, Sweet Tooth, and more. He has won the British Academy Television Award twice.
Tom Riley as Mark – Mark works in investment and is Sarah’s husband. He is trying to get Gerard as a client when viewers first meet him in the series. He and Sarah face problems in their marriage as Mark is often away in London for work. Tom Riley has worked in Dark Heart, Da Vinci’s Demons, and more.
Tom Goodman-Hill as Gerard – Gerard is an investor whom Mark wants to work with. He is wealthy and has many important connections. Even though he doesn’t admire Sarah or Mark, he has a mysterious presence in the show and probably holds some of the answers to Sarah’s investigation. Tom Goodman-Hill is known for Baby Reindeer, Black Mirror, and Dead Boss.
Ruth Wilson talks about about Down Cemetery Road
In an interview with TV Insider, Ruth Wilson, who plays the central role of Sarah Tucker in Down Cemetery Road, discussed what attracted her to the series and how it was working with Emma Thompson.
Wilson noted that it was the opportunity to work with Emma Thompson that first drew her to Down Cemetery Road. She also enjoyed Slow Horses and wanted to be part of the “Mick Herron world.” Talking about her character Sarah, Wilson commented,
“She’s the kind of odd one out in this weird world, but actually, you realize she’s kind of more akin with it as they are as it goes on. I liked the idea of who she might become and exploring and creating the character from scratch…”
When asked about working with Emma Thompson, Wilson said,
“Oh, she’s amazing… She’s such a good energy on set. She’s so brilliant. She’s kind of playful and easy, and everything is just fun. I’ve loved her work for so long, so managing to work alongside her and be with her and find some really quirky dynamic between the two characters was really fun.”
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