Broadchurch: Series 3 Confirmed
As revealed in the closing credits of the Series 2 finale, Broadchurch will return for a third series.
David Tennant and Olivia Colman will reprise their roles as Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller. Details of other cast members, and filming dates, will be confirmed at a later date.
Both series of Broadchurch achieved a consolidated series average of over 9 million viewers.
ITV’s Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea have commissioned the new series which will be written by Chris Chibnall once again. The executive producer team will remain the same with Chris Chibnall alongside Jane Featherstone.
Steve November today said: “Chris Chibnall knows exactly how to keep viewers guessing and I’m delighted that he is going to take the story onto the next stage.”
Creator and writer Chris Chibnall said: “We’ve been overwhelmed that nine million people every week have continued to join us on the twists and turns of Broadchurch. This third chapter has been a glint in my eye for a long time and I’m thrilled to be writing these characters once again.”