The BBC has announced the full cast for The Rapture, a new high-stakes thriller from Mammoth Screen. Ruth Madeley (Doctor Who) and India Amarteifio (Queen Charlotte) will lead the series, which is an adaptation of Liz Jensen’s bestselling novel and is currently filming in Wales for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The series centers on forensic psychologist Gabs Fox (Madeley), who takes a job at a high-security psychiatric hospital. There, she meets Bethany Krall (Amarteifio), a 17-year-old convicted of killing her own mother. Bethany insists on her innocence, claiming to have psychic powers that allow her to see the future. The plot will follow Gabs as she tries to uncover the truth behind the murder and the nature of Bethany’s supposed abilities.
Joining the two leads is a strong supporting cast that includes Sam Hazeldine (The Rings of Power) as Bethany’s estranged father, the leader of a religious movement. Also cast are Jack Farthing (Rain Dogs), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Stephen Campbell Moore (Masters of the Air), and Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey).
The Rapture is written by Bryony Kimmings and Rebecca Manley, with Eva Sigurđardóttir and Jennifer Perrott directing. Madeley is also serving as an executive producer on the project, a role that reflects her deep involvement. “It’s a total joy to lead such a powerful and vibrant series,” Madeley said, adding that she is thrilled to be “bringing accessibility to the forefront of production.”
