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Northern Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, who portrayed Superintendent Ted Hastings in the series, confirmed that the beloved show will be making a return to UK television.
Fans have been requesting a new installment for years, and Adrian has previously suggested the possibility of another series, but now he has expressed himself more clearly.
Oh, it's definitely returning," the 66-year-old said to the Sunday Telegraph. "Sometime next year. We're just waiting for theBBC to announce it.'
He added, "I'm aware that Jed [Mercurio] is working on it. And Martin and Vicky [Compston and McClure, who portray Hastings's anti-corruption teammates, Steve and Kate] are very enthusiastic."
And in a different interview withThe Times, the Enniskillen native said: 'We're really looking forward to getting our hands on a'Line of Dutyscript, to observe what occurs to us.
We have spoken to the BBC. It is up to the BBC to issue a statement, but we are hoping that next year we will be involved in a new series.
Undoubtedly, Jed will come up with some intriguing developments. We are just as unaware as you are.
Adrian believed that audiences were attracted to the show, especially his upright character, because of a period of political uncertainty during the pandemic.
When the Partygate scandal broke - a political controversy in which Conservatives were seen partying and consuming alcohol during a government-mandated lockdown - Adrian thinks supporters turned to Ted Hastings for comfort.
He told the Belfast Telegraph: "While the Conservatives were celebrating and hosting events, viewers of Line of Duty wondered, 'Is there anyone out there who, regardless of the impact on their careers, is prepared to do what's right?'"
I believe that's why so many individuals were drawn to Ted.
As reported by The Sun, the cast will begin shooting the new six-part series in January, once their other obligations have concluded.
A television insider shared with the outlet: 'This is the news that fans of Line of Duty have been anticipating since the sixth season, which left them disappointed when it was released in 2021.'
The BBC quickly asked for additional episodes to keep the narrative going, but the program's popularity led Vicky, Martin, and Adrian to be immediately hired for other endeavors.
They stated: 'However, following multiple discussions with Jed [Mercurio, the show's creator and writer] and the production crew, they have ultimately been able to make room in their schedules for next year to pledge their involvement in the series.'
The release of the seventh season has been a lengthy and extended process from the perspective of fans.
In February of this year, Christina Chong revealed that she had been invited to come back for the upcoming film.
The 41-year-old actress, who portrayed DI Nicky Rogerson in season two and six of the BBC series, mentioned during the Hollywood Saturn Awards that she had been questioned about her availability for the following year.
At the event, when asked about the show's return, Christina admitted, "So I've been questioned about a season, is it seven? Yes. Nicola Rogerson might come back for season seven."
The story of the anti-corruption unit AC-12 reached a thrilling end in 2021 when it was revealed that the clumsy DCI Ian Buckells (portrayed by Nigel Boyle) was the infamous leader H, controlling a network of organized crime from behind the scenes.crime.
Christina's character first appeared in 2014 during the second season.
Being a crucial part of the Major Violent Crime unit, Christina's character became involved in the realm of AC-12, developing a romantic relationship with the charming DS Steve Arnott and eventually acting as an informant for him and the team.
Christina's admission follows the show's star Martin Compston discussing the potential for a new season, while also expressing that he'd "like to put his waistcoat back on again."
The 40-year-old Scottish performer appeared in the BBC police series that concluded its run in 2021 following nearly ten years of broadcast - and fans are eager for a new season.
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