A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV's mystery drama?
Radiant sunshine, delicious food and the odd gruesome murder. It's not your average holiday (we hope)!
ITV's latest crime drama, A Taste for Murder, whisks viewers away to the picturesque island of Capri, Italy, where a series of perplexing cases await an unsuspecting Met police detective.
DCI Joe Mottram (Warren Brown) is in the throes of grief after his wife's sudden death, but hopes that a trip to Italy with his daughter to see the in-laws will help them to process their loss.
This retreat soon becomes a busman's holiday for the detective, who can't resist getting stuck into some local investigations after one strikes very close to home.
Meanwhile, he'll find himself bonding with Italian father-in-law and accomplished chef Gennaro Da Vinale (Urbano Barberini), whose delicious recipes offer a distinct element to this otherwise familiar cosy crime series.
Professor T, Hotel Portofino and Patience screenwriter Matt Baker (not to be confused with the former The One Show presenter) has dreamt up the new series, so it could well strike a chord if you were a fan of those earlier hits.
For a primer on who appears in the new series, which is streaming now on ITVX, read on for our full guide to the cast of A Taste of Murder, led by Brown and Downton Abbey legend Phyllis Logan.
A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV's mystery drama?
Here's a round up of the key players in ITV's A Taste for Murder – read on for more detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before.
- Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram
- Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale
- Beau Gadsdon as Angelica
- Cristiana Dell'Anna as Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino
- Marouane Zotti as Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo
- Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale
- Alessandro Fella as Luca
- Gaia Scodellaro as Daria
- Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele
- Giuseppe Bonifati as Andrea Carlotti
- Hattie Gotobed as Emily O'Brien
Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram
Who is DCI Joe Mottram? A British police detective grieving the recent death of his beloved wife, who was half-Italian. He takes his teenage daughter on a trip to Italy to see her late mother's side of the family, but their picturesque getaway is soon interrupted by a serious criminal investigation.
What else has Warren Brown been in? A regular face on our TV screens, Brown has previously appeared in Ten Pound Poms, The Responder, Trigger Point and Luther, among other credits.
Cristiana Dell'Anna as Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino
Who is Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino? The lead detective at the local police station. Professional and forthright, she is initially resistant to DCI Mottram's meddling in her sensitive investigation.
What else has Cristiana Dell'Anna been in? The Italian actor recently portrayed Francesca Cabrini in a self-titled biopic about the Catholic missionary.
Marouane Zotti as Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo
Who is Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo? He is Inspector Sarrancino's partner on the force.
What else has Marouane Zotti been in? Zotti recently appeared opposite Sophie Turner in her Prime Video thriller Steal. Other credits include Citadel: Diana, Bodkin and I May Destroy You.
Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale
Who is Elena Da Vinale? Elena is Joe Mottram's mother-in-law, who is worried about the impact that her daughter's death has taken on him and her granddaughter, Angelica. Of course, she is also grieving herself, but hopes that time together in their beautiful Italian home will help the family move forward.
What else has Phyllis Logan been in? The actor recently wrapped a celebrated run as Elsie Hughes-Carson in the Downton Abbey franchise, spanning the entire original series and its three sequel films. She went on to lead 5's detective drama Murder Most Puzzling. Other credits include Lovejoy, The Good Karma Hospital, Guilt, Shetland and her debut feature Another Time, Another Place.
Beau Gadsdon as Angelica
Who is Angelica? Angelica is Joe's daughter, who has a rather challenging relationship with her father. She wants to strike out on her own in a manner typical of most teenagers, but the recent loss of her mother means emotions are always running high.
What else has Beau Gadsdon been in? Most recently, Gadsdon has appeared in horror sequel The Conjuring: Last Rites and 5's hit detective drama Ellis. Other credits include The Crown, where she portrayed a young Princess Margaret (Vanessa Kirby), and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, where she played a young Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones).
A Taste for Murder supporting cast
- Urbano Barberini (Casino Royale) plays Gennaro Da Vinale: The husband of Elena and a chef, who runs a restaurant
- Alessandro Fella (Portobello) plays Luca: A restaurant worker accused of a serious crime
- Gaia Scodellaro (The Equalizer 3) plays Daria: Another employee at Gennaro's restaurant
- Alessandro Bedetti (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) plays Daniele: A young man that Angelica gets to know on the trip
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A Taste for Murder premieres on ITV1 on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Stream now on ITVX.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
