Ahead of the launch of ITV’s upcoming psychological drama ‘Gone’, we caught up with stars Eve Myles (Torchwood, Hijack, The Crow Girl) and David Morrissey (The Long Shadow, Sherwood, Britannia) to chat about the tense new series, their characters, and what drew them to the project from writer George Kay.
Set around the mysterious disappearance of Sarah Polly, ‘Gone’ follows the investigation that quickly turns its focus toward her husband, respected local headmaster Michael Polly (Morrissey). His carefully ordered life begins to unravel when he comes under the scrutiny of Detective Annie Cassidy (Myles), setting the stage for a psychological battle of wits between investigator and suspect.
Speaking about joining the series, Morrissey explained that he had been involved with the project very early on due to his previous work with Kay.
“I’ve been on it for a while, even before it was a script, really. I’d worked with George on The Long Shadow… and we got on very well,” Morrissey said. “So it had been a long conversation with him around that, and then the scripts started to come.”
Myles, meanwhile, said she was immediately intrigued by Kay’s storytelling style and the way the narrative unfolds.
“I’ve been a major fan of his work forever. I read the first episode and thought, ‘Yes, this is great. I know exactly what’s happening here.’ Then I read the second one and went, ‘I have absolutely no idea what’s happening here.’ And I thought, well, this is exactly what it should be.”
In the series, Annie Cassidy begins as the investigating officer but is soon pushed into the role of family liaison officer for Michael Polly’s household. Rather than sidelining her, Myles explained that this unexpected shift actually gives Annie a unique advantage.
“You’re dealing with a character here who just won’t let go of something,” she said. “When she sniffs something, she knows that it’s something she can’t just bury and put her head in the sand. If anyone’s going to sort it out, it’s going to be her.”
By being embedded inside the home of the prime suspect, Annie is able to observe Michael Polly from close quarters, even while she struggles to navigate the unfamiliar territory of family liaison work.
For Morrissey, portraying Michael Polly meant exploring a man who appears emotionally controlled and composed, even as the pressure around him grows.
“He is a man in a very stressful position… the people I met who were masters of public schools are really CEOs of companies,” Morrissey explained. “He takes the education of these young people very seriously. But I think he’s married to the job.”
Morrissey also described Michael as someone whose rigid routine and need for control make him vulnerable once events spiral beyond his grasp.
“He’s a control freak because that’s it… and what’s a control freak when you take away his control? That’s what happens to him. He’s not able to deal with the world once his routine is challenged.”
Written and created by George Kay (The Long Shadow, Hijack, Lupin), the six-part drama blends a gripping central mystery with deeper themes about trauma, trust, and the pressures within elite institutions.
The series is directed by Richard Laxton (Mrs Wilson, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe) and also stars Jennifer Macbeth, Arthur Hughes, Nicholas Nunn, Elliot Cowan, Billy Barratt, Rupert Evans, Jodie McNee, Oscar Batterham, and Clare Higgins.
Produced by Mark Hedges (Hanna, The Rising), ‘Gone’ is a co-production between New Pictures and Observatory Pictures for ITV, in association with All3Media International. While the story is fictional, the drama draws inspiration from the book To Hunt a Killer and the real-world work of former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and ITV Crime Correspondent Robert Murphy, both of whom served as consultants.
‘Gone’ premieres Sunday, 8th March 2026 on ITV and ITVX.
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