Screw cast: Who stars in the Channel 4 series?
AFTER proving to be a huge hit with viewers, Screw is back with a second series.
The Channel 4 drama focuses on life in a gritty prison, and fans will be pleased to know the line-up includes a lot of familiar faces.
Screw cast: Who stars in the Channel 4 comedy-drama?
Screw reveals the uncensored, shocking and often darkly funny reality of life as a prison officer in a 21st century all-male prison.
The gritty show is inspired by creator Rob Williams' experience of working and volunteering in jails.
Screw tackles contemporary prison stories head on - "but always cut through with comedy, irreverence and heart".
So let's take a look at the cast...
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Nina Sosanya as Leigh
At the head of the embattled "screws" is Leigh, played by Nina Sosanya.
She has devoted her entire adult life to the prison and its population.
Leigh keeps the inmates in line and has their backs when they need it, but has lost faith in the system.
Speaking about series two of Screw, actress Nina told Channel 4: "In terms of Leigh's character, there was a big revelation about her past at the end of season one, so with this one, it's about how she moves on from that, how she goes forward with all those things she’s realised about herself and divulged to Rose.
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"We see much more of everyone’s personal needs and difficulties, as well as what they're trying to do within the workplace."
Away from Screw, Nina is known for Teachers, Little Birds, Brave New World, and Love Actually.
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell as Rose
Playing the role of trainee warden Rose is rising star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell.
Known for her role in the hit comedy Derry Girls, she told Channel 4: "Some of the scenes in Screw are a million miles from Michelle [Derry Girls], which I'm really happy about."
The actress had to ditch her Northern Irish accent for the role, and adopt a northern English one instead.
Faraz Ayub as Ali
Ali is one of the fellow screws in the prison who tried to take Rose under his wing in the first series.
He likes to see the good in everyone and everything, which makes him a naive prison officer.
Ali is played by Faraz Ayub, an actor who played Deepak in Line Of Duty.
The talented star also starred in The Capture and Silent Witness.
Stephen Wight as Gary
Stephen Wight plays fellow prison officer Gary who is considered a no-nonsense and angry character.
He is loyal to his colleagues and sees them as an extended family.
Actor Stephen is best known for his roles in I May Destroy You, Threesome, and Bluestone 42.
Ron Donachie as Don
Don is another prison officer who is the oldest on the team, and he is a former soldier.
He is seen as a traditional warden who is perhaps getting "too old" for the job.
Don is played by Ron Donachie, a Scottish actor known for The Jungle Book, Titanic, Doctor Who, and Game Of Thrones.
Laura Checkley as Jackie
Laura Checkley plays Jackie - a motherly figure to the men in the prison who is known and loved for her foul mouth and wicked sense of humour.
She never runs away from a fight and is usually the first one to jump in and break it up.
Laura has starred in movie Military Wives as well as TV shows King Gary, and In My Skin.
Who else is in the cast?
Further actors in the cast include:
- Lee Ingleby as Patrick Morgan
- Leo Gregory as Reeks
When is Screw on Channel 4?
Fans can watch Screw every Thursday on Channel 4 at 9pm from August 31, 2023.
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Like the first series, season two will feature six episodes, concluding on October 5, 2023.
If you miss any episodes you can watch them on the Channel 4 streaming site.