Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty cast
The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series.
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"Having been a huge admirer of Jed Mercurio's work for many years, I'm delighted to be given the opportunity to join such an exceptional cast for series seven of Line Of Duty."
— Robert Carlyle , Celebrity
"We couldn't be more thrilled that Robert Carlyle will star in series seven as specialist rifle officer Shaun Massie."
— Jed Mercurio , Celebrity
"Robert Carlyle is one of our greatest actors and the perfect fit for the phenomenon that is Line Of Duty."
— Lindsay Salt , Executive
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The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series.
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