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The Outlaws cast: Who stars in the BBC drama?

BBC audiences are keen to know who will be starring in Stephen Marchants new comic crime thriller The Outlaws.

Here’s who you can expect to see on your screens.

BBC comic crime thriller The Outlaws
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BBC comic crime thriller The OutlawsCredit: BBC

Who stars in The Outlaws?

Frank played by Christopher Walken 

Christopher Walken will be playing the role of Frank
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Christopher Walken will be playing the role of FrankCredit: BBC

Christopher Walken is a 78-year-old American actor and comedian.

He has appeared in over 100 films and television programmes. 

He won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Deer Hunter 1978.

He is also renowned for his big screen roles in Batman Returns and The Dead Zone.

Most of the characters he portrays are often psychologically unstable individuals.

The Outlaws will mark the Oscar-winner's first appearance on British TV.

Greg played by Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant will be playing the role of Greg
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Stephen Merchant will be playing the role of GregCredit: Getty

Stephen Merchant is a 46-year-old English comedian, writer, director, actor and presenter. 

He was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series The Office 2001–2003.

He also is the co-writer, co-director, and co-star of both Extras 2005–2007 and Life's Too Short 2011–2013. 

Stephen's most recent project is the new BBC drama The Outlaws.

John played by Darren Boyd

Darren Boyd will be played the role of John
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Darren Boyd will be played the role of JohnCredit: Getty

Darren Boyd is a 50-year-old British actor.

He is best known for the Sky 1 series Spy, for which he won a BAFTA award.

He is also known for Imagine Me & You 2005, Four Lions 2010 and Spy 2011. 

Boyd has been married to Amanda Ashy since January 24, 2004.

Myrna played by Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins will be playing the role of Myrna
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Clare Perkins will be playing the role of MyrnaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Clare Perkins is a 56-year-old English actress.

She is best known for her portrayal of Denise Boulter in Family Affairs and in EastEnders as Ava Hartman.

She also appeared on Holby City 1999.

In 2011 she turned to performing in many radio dramas for Radio 4 including The Winter house, Landfall, Corrinne Come Back and Gone and Best Intentions.

Gabby played by Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson will be playing the role of Gabby
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Eleanor Tomlinson will be playing the role of GabbyCredit: Rex Features

Eleanor Tomlinson is a 29-year-old actress and singer.

She has appeared in films, including Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Jack the Giant Slayer, Colette, and Love Wedding Repeat

Tomlinson also starred in the BBC One series Poldark.

She is the daughter of Judith Hibbert, a singer, and Malcolm Tomlinson, an actor.

Her brother, Ross Tomlinson, is also an actor.

Rani played by Rhianne Barreto

Rhianne Barreto will be playing the role of Rani
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Rhianne Barreto will be playing the role of RaniCredit: Getty

Rhianne Barreto is a 23-year old English actress and model.

She is known for her roles in the movies Share 2019, Hanna 2019 and Honour 2020.

The actress is actively seen on Instagram, where she has 13k followers.

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Christian played by Gamba Cole

Gamba Cole will be playing the role of Christian
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Gamba Cole will be playing the role of ChristianCredit: BBC

Gamba Cole is an English actor.

He is represented by The Independent Talent Group. 

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He started acting in various theatres around the UK.

Gamba is known for Hanna 2019, His House 2020 and Guerrilla 2017.

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