Northern Irish actor Nesbitt, who starred in Coben’s latest Netflix series Missing You, will play Simon Greene, a father whose daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) runs away from home.
Jones will feature in the new series, alongside other big name actors including Minnie Driver, Jon Pointing, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati, Annette Badland and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Run Away is due to be filmed later this month across the north west of England, including in Manchester.
Harlan Coben to release new Netflix series Run Away
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This series will see the story relocated to the UK from the US in keeping with Coben’s previous Netflix adaptions – this one marks number 13.
Harlan Coben reveals Run Away cast
The Run Away cast features some household names in the entertainment world, including James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones.
“Jimmy Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati and Minnie Driver – the cast is an embarrassment of riches. I can’t wait to start filming,” Coben said.
Danny Brocklehurst, who has adapted several Coben novels, including Fool Me Once starring Michelle Keegan and Dame Joanna Lumley, will serve as the lead writer.
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He said: “It’s an enormous pleasure to be reteaming with Netflix, Harlan and the amazing Quay Street Productions team to produce another twisty thriller.
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“Fool Me Once’s phenomenal success has set a high bar but with Run Away’s emotionally universal storyline and great cast, hopefully we can give audiences another fantastic ride.”
How to watch Missing You
Missing You was released on New Year’s Day this year and for those who didn’t watch it, it’s available to stream on Netflix.
You can also watch Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger, Safe, Innocent, Hold Tight, The Woods and Gone For Good on Netflix.
