In fact, “The Rig” was something of a “Game of Thrones” and “Line of Duty” reunion. Scottish actor Martin Compston, Steve in “Line of Duty,” was the first one cast in the six-part series, which was filmed in Scotland. He was joined by “Line of Duty” alum Mark Bonnar, Rochenda Sandall, Richard Pepple and Owen Teale, the Welsh actor who also starred in “Game of Thrones” along with “Rig” cast mates Glen, Mark Addy and Emun Elliott. So I just felt at home with them.”Executive producer Derek Wax had nice things to say about Hampshire, too. “We couldn’t have been luckier getting Emily Hampshire, because she loved the scripts,” Wax said in media notes about the show.

Source: thestar December 30, 2022 22:52 UTC