Martin Freeman smartens up in police uniform as he shoots high-octane action scenes for his upcoming crime drama The Responder in Liverpool
He’s been spotted shooting scenes for his upcoming crime comedy-drama The Responder in and around Liverpool in recent weeks.
And Martin Freeman was back before cameras once again on Thursday, as he donned police uniform while getting into character for the BBC series.
The screen star, 49, was seen displaying his agility as he shot high-octane action scenes on the streets of Liverpool’s Richmond Row.
Back to work he goes: Martin Freeman was back before cameras once again on Thursday, as he donned police uniform while getting into character for BBC series The Responder in Liverpool
Sporting a buzz cut, the Hampshire-born star was also seen strolling through the streets of the area, before climbing into a police car.
Black Panther star Martin plays urgent response officer Chris in the six-part BBC series about the Liverpool frontline police force.
The upcoming series is written by ex-police officer Tony Schumacher, with the story following crisis-stricken, unconventional officer Chris as he works a series night shifts while on the beat.
His character battles to keep things together both professionally and personally as his marriage is on the rocks, while he’s also struggling with his mental health.
Production: Sporting a buzz cut, the Hampshire-born star was also seen strolling through the streets of the area, before climbing into a police car
With Chris forced to work with new rookie partner Rachel (Adelayo Adedayo), both officers will have learn that in order to survive the high-pressure and unabating environment of the night shift, they’ll have to work together.
Scenes from the series will highlight the comical and challenging aspects of the job.
The new show is based around the real-life experiences of ex-Merseyside officer and first-time writer Schumacher, aims to ‘holdup a mirror up to the emotional, heartbreaking extremes of modern day policing’.
Speaking of the show, he said: ‘If you had told me six years ago that I would be working with the BBC, a company of the calibre of Dancing Ledge, and an actor with the talent of Martin Freeman, I would have thrown you out of my taxi for being drunk.
Urgent response officer: The Hobbit star Martin plays urgent response officer Chris in the six-part BBC series about the Liverpool frontline police force
‘And yet here I am, surrounded and supported by all these great people, and able to launch this story on one of the greatest TV channels in the world. It turns out that dreams can come true after all.’
He added: ‘I’m so incredibly fortunate to be writing for a cast as amazing as the one we’ve assembled for The Responder. From legends at the top of their game, to young talents who are legends in waiting, it’s a writer’s dream come true.’
Meanwhile, Martin said of the series: ‘Tony Schumacher’s script for The Responder resonated with me immediately. It felt like nothing that I’d read or seen.’
‘Great to work with Laurence and Chris at Dancing Ledge again and finding a home at the BBC has been a wonderful start to the journey.’
Film and TV star Martin has featured in a number of big name hits over the years including The Office, Black Panther, Sherlock and Love Actually.
As well as The Capture star Adelayo, he’ll be supported by a stellar cast in The Responder, including Ian Hart and MyAnna Buring.
Meanwhile, Warren Brown, David Bradley, Kerrie Hayes and Rita Tushingham, as well as newcomers Josh Finan and Emily Fairn, make up the cast.
Plot: His character battles to keep things together both professionally and personally as his marriage is on the rocks, while he’s also struggling with his mental health