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*Warning: Contains spoilers for Gone.*

When music teacher Sarah Polly goes missing in ITV thriller Gone, her husband Michael – the headmaster of a renowned private school where she also teaches – and their daughter Alana – also a teacher there – have wildly different responses.

Alana is deeply concerned and begins frantically trying to locate her, while Michael appears entirely unmoved – and more concerned with the fortunes of the school rugby team.

A missing person's investigation is eventually launched, as they continue to wait. But everything ratchets up several gears when Sarah's body is uncovered in some woodland near the family home – and the pathologist reveals she was strangled.

But is Michael responsible? Their marriage had its fair share of problems – including Sarah's affair with the dad of the rugby team's star player – who also becomes a suspect.

Or is there someone else lurking in plain sight?

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A number of familiar faces appear in the series alongside Morrissey and Myles. But who else joins them?

Find a rundown of the major players in Gone below.

Gone cast

Eve Myles as Annie Cassidy
David Morrissey as Michael Polly
Emma Appleton as Alana
Jennifer Macbeth as Becky Hammond
Billy Barratt as Dylan Sedgwick
Arthur Hughes as Ivan Pemberley
Rupert Evans as Rory Bowman
Nicholas Nunn as Paul Whitchurch
Peter McDonald as Craig Stanhope
Elliot Cowan as Stephen Sedgwick
Clare Higgins as Carol Bradley
Amanda Lawrence as Simone Kinnard
Jodie McNee as DC Nora Barker
Oscar Batterham as DC Duncan Batterham
Amy Marston as DCS Daniella Laing
Sanchia McCormack as Trudy Gillam
Lara Wilson as Freya Sedgwick
Kate Fahy as Verity Sleighthome
Paul Freeman as Malcolm Sleighthome

For more information on the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on.

Eve Myles plays Annie Cassidy

Eve Myles in Gone, wearing a rust-coloured jacket and a blue shirt. She is stood outside, with a large bridge in the background. — Eve Myles in Gone. ITV

Who is Annie Cassidy? A detective sergeant who has her suspicions about Michael. Annie is also haunted by the disappearance of a young woman eight years ago, a case which she has been unable to solve.

"Annie is a fascinating character, intuitive, gutsy and doesn't suffer fools, but she has met her match in Michael Polly who is a formidable adversary played by David Morrissey," said Myles.

What else has Eve Myles been in? Myles is best-known for her roles as Gwen Cooper in Torchwood and Doctor Who, and as Faith in Keeping Faith. She has also appeared in series such as Belonging, Broadchurch, You, Me and Them, Victoria, We Hunt Together, Hijack and The Crow Girl.

David Morrissey plays Michael Polly

Who is Michael Polly? He returns home from the school he manages one afternoon to find that his wife, also a teacher at the school, is missing. But despite the exceptionally challenging circumstances, Michael doesn't so much as flinch – which raises questions. Is he responsible?

It's a proper thriller," David Morrissey told Radio Times. "It has twists and turns, and you go back and forwards as a viewer about who's to blame and why they're to blame and what's happened. It's a very satisfying ride in that way."

What else has David Morrissey been in? You might have watched him in The Walking Dead, historical fantasy series Britannia, ITV true crime drama The Long Shadow, BBC One's Sherwood and political thriller State of Play.

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Emma Appleton plays Alana

A woman with short dark hair and bangs sits indoors against a muted blue-gray wall, gazing off to the side with a pensive, slightly tense expression. She is wearing small gold hoop earrings, a white collared shirt layered under a gray sweater vest, and a brown jacket. In the foreground, slightly out of focus, a clear glass carafe and glass sit on the table, suggesting a formal setting such as a meeting or interview room. Soft, directional lighting highlights her face while the edges of the frame are darker, creating a subdued, contemplative mood. — Emma Appleton plays Alana. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Anne? Michael's daughter, who's also a teacher at the school. Alana is very close to her mum.

What else has Philippa Dunne been in? You might have watched her in Everything I Know About Love, The Killing Kind and the Road Trip.

Jennifer Macbeth plays Becky Hammond

A woman with braided hair pulled back into neat cornrows looks off to the side with a serious, focused expression. She is wearing small gold hoop earrings, a delicate beaded necklace, and a dark purple blouse. Around her neck is a black lanyard with the word “POLICE” printed on it. The background is softly blurred, with muted green and brown tones that suggest an indoor setting, possibly an office or interview room. — Jennifer Macbeth plays Becky Hammond. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Becky Hammond? A detective constable who works alongside Annie. Becky enjoys a laugh and a joke, but also takes her job seriously.

What else has Jennifer Macbeth been in? You might know her from Maternal.

Billy Barratt as Dylan Sedgwick

A teenage boy with tousled brown hair stands on a grassy sports field holding a rugby ball in both hands. He is wearing a maroon and navy striped rugby jersey layered over a long-sleeved gray top. Behind him, slightly out of focus, is a large historic-looking stone building with a tall tower, suggesting a school or campus setting. The sky is clear and blue, and the bright daylight casts natural light across the scene, giving it an energetic, outdoorsy feel. — Billy Barratt as Dylan Sedgwick. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Dylan Sedgwick? A student at the school. Dylan is a talented rugby player and as such is held to a particularly high standard by Michael. There are hints that there's something going on in his personal life.

What else has Billy Barratt been in? His CV includes Invasion and Bring Her Back.

Arthur Hughes plays Ivan Pemberley

Two professionally dressed individuals sit at a table in what appears to be an interview or interrogation room. In the foreground, a man in a dark suit and striped shirt holds a pen over an open notebook, his expression serious and focused as he looks ahead. On the table in front of him are folders, papers, and a small recording device. Slightly behind him, a woman in a dark blazer and muted green top watches attentively, her posture upright and alert. The room has pale walls, a wooden trim, and a frosted glass window that lets in soft light, creating a tense, formal atmosphere. — Arthur Hughes plays Ivan Pemberley. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Ivan Pemberley? A detective inspector and Annie's boss. He initially rejects the theory that Michael could be involved in his wife's disappearance.

What else has Arthur Hughes been in? You might recognise him from Shardlake, The Innoncents and The Jetty.

Rupert Evans plays Rory Bowman

A well-dressed man stands in a busy office or meeting room, holding a ceramic mug in one hand and looking ahead with a serious, contemplative expression. He is wearing a brown blazer over a navy sweater and collared shirt with a tie, and a red staff ID badge is clipped near his waist. Behind him, several other people in business attire move about or converse, slightly out of focus. The room is softly lit with daylight filtering through tall vertical blinds, and office furniture, plants, and equipment are visible, creating a professional workplace atmosphere. — Rupert Evans plays Rory Bowman. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Rory Bowman? The deputy head of the school.

What else has Rupert Evans been in? Charmed, The Man in the High Castle, Hellboy and The Village are just some of his credits.

Nicholas Nunn plays Paul Whitchurch

A man and a woman stand close together near a window with vertical blinds, softly lit by daylight. The man, wearing a light gray shirt and tie with an ID lanyard, looks off to the side with a concerned, alert expression. His hand rests gently on the woman’s back in a reassuring gesture. The woman, dressed in a navy sweater with thin white stripes over a light blue collared shirt, faces away from the camera, looking out toward the window. The setting appears to be an office or institutional room, with muted tones and a serious, tense atmosphere. — Nicholas Nunn plays Paul Whitchurch. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Paul Whitchurch? A chemistry teacher at Michael's school, who is also close with Alana.

What else has Nicholas Nunn been in? He's appeared in The Victim, Clique and Time.

Peter McDonald plays Craig Stanhope

Peter McDonald plays Craig Stanhope. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Craig Stanhope? A detective inspector and Annie's ex. He wants to rekindle their relationship, but she's wary.

What else has Peter McDonald been in? He has appeared in Saipan, This Town, Hollington Drive, Finding Joy, Dublin Murders and Moone Boy.

Elliot Cowan plays Stephen Sedgwick

A man in a grey sweatshirt sits at a table in an interview room, facing two people who question him from the opposite side. — Elliot Cowan plays Stephen Sedgwick. NEW PICTURES FOR ITV AND ITVX

Who is Stephen Sedgwick? Dylan's dad. He was also having an affair with Sarah and becomes a key suspect in her murder.

What else has Elliot Cowan been in? You might recognise him from Da Vinci's Demons, King and Conqueror and Foundation.

Additional cast includes:

Clare Higgins (Hellraiser, The Worst Witch) plays Carol Bradley - her daughter Tina disappeared eight years ago, a case which Annie hasn't been able to solve. But she's grown close with Carol during that time.
Amanda Lawrence (Malory Towers) plays Simone Kinnard - Michael's PA.
Jodie McNee (Brittania, Hollington Drive) plays DC Nora Barker.
Oscar Batterham plays DC Duncan Batterham.
Amy Marston (Malpractice, Insomnia) plays DCS Daniella Laing.
Sanchia McCormack (The ~Madame Blanc Mysteries, EastEnders) plays Trudy Gillam - head of sixth form.
Lara Wilson plays Freya Sedgwick - Elliot's wife and Dylan's mum.
Kate Fahy (Definace, The House of Eliot) plays Verity Sleighthome and Paul Freeman (Hot Fuzz, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Absentia) plays Malcolm Sleighthome - Sarah Polly's parents.

Gone premiered on Sunday 8 March at 9pm on ITV1.

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