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Privacy NoticeDouglas Is Cancelled is all set to kick off on ITV, boasting a star-studded cast. The four-part comedy drama revolves around a beloved news presenter who finds himself in the midst of a cancel culture storm after cracking a sexist joke at a wedding. As the show is set to premiere on Thursday, June 27, here’s everything you need to know about the cast of Douglas Is Cancelled. Who are the stars of Douglas Is Cancelled on ITV? Douglas Bellowes – Hugh Bonneville Douglas Bellowes is the man caught in the media whirlwind following his ill-judged public joke. He attempts to heed advice from those around him, but can he really trust everyone who seems to be on his side? Stepping into the shoes of the main character is actor Hugh Bonneville, globally recognised for his role as the Earl of Grantham in the Downton Abbey series and film franchise. Apart from the period drama, Bonneville has also starred in Notting Hill, W1A, The Gold, The Monuments and the Paddington films.
Hugh Bonneville stars as controversial presenter Douglas Bellowes in the ITV comedy
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Madeline – Karen Gillan Madeline is Douglas’ younger TV co-host who pretends to be part of a team in front of him, but it’s clear she’s playing her own game from the start. Not only is she more adept at social media than Douglas, she’s also hell-bent on advancing her career by any means necessary. Actress Karen Gillan is known for her role as Amy Pond, the primary companion of the 11th Doctor Who, played by Matt Smith during his stint on the BBC sci-fi drama. Some of her other roles include parts in Jumanji, Sleeping Dogs, X, Oculus, Late Bloomers and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sheila – Alex Kingston
Douglas Is Cancelled: Sheila is portrayed by Doctor Who star Alex Kingston.
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Another Doctor Who alum is actress Alex Kingston who also appeared during Matt Smith’s tenure on the series as River Song. She also starred alongside Daniel Craig in ITV’s The Fortunes And Misfortunes of Moll Flanders and joined the cast of long-running US medical drama ER. In Douglas Is Cancelled, Kingston plays Sheila, Douglas’ wife. Toby – Ben Miles Toby is the television show boss, overseeing Douglas and Madeline’s news programme. Actor Ben Miles portrayed Princess Margaret’s first love Peter Townsend in the iconic Netflix drama The Crown. His other credits include Dracula, Coupling, The Capture and The Trial Of Christine Keller. Morgan – Nick Mohammed
Douglas Is Cancelled: Morgan is portrayed by actor Nick Mohammed.
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Actor and comedian Nick Mohammed is known for his roles in Peggie Perrin, Ted Lasso, Disney+’s Renegade Nell and Sky’s Intelligence, which he also created. In the show, Mohammed’s character Morgan works behind the scenes as a television joke writer. Bentley – Simon Russell Beale Stage actor Simon Russell Beale has appeared in Volpone, Uncle Vanya and The Lehman Trilogy and has previously won two BAFTAs and three Olivier Awards. In terms of his television work, Beale has been in House Of The Dragon, Penny Dreadful and Spooks. However, little to no details have been revealed about his Douglas Is Cancelled character Bentley. Other cast members include: Claudia – Madeleine Power Tom – Joe Wilkinson Theresa – Millicent Wong Driver – Toby LongworthStory SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnDaniel CraigMatt SmithDisneyDoctor WhoDownton AbbeyNetflixThe CrownComedyDramaBaftas
