Line of Duty creator admits season 6 may be completely rewritten after ‘huge cost implications’ of lockdown

LINE of Duty boss Jed Mercurio has admitted season 6 may have to be scrapped and re-written due to the lockdown.

Despite the show now being able to return to filming, the extended break and significant cost implications of Covid-19 could have an impact on the script.

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The 54-year-old told BBC News: "We’re all considering [a re-write], we shot for four weeks in a pre-lockdown world, and all that material would have to be re-shot if we were going to change things.

"That would have huge cost implications, but we are considering it."

One of the show's main stars Vicky McClure is desperate to get back to filming more scenes for the compelling drama.

In fact, she is so keen to return, that she doesn't mind having to re-shoot some old scenes if required.

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She explained: "I am [wanting to go back], even if it means re-shooting what we’ve already shot.

However, she stressed that they need to take their time: "We just can’t rush it. I feel for a lot of the crew, it’s a difficult time when you’re out of work."

As far as the Covid-19 is concerned, fans should not expect to hear mentioned in the BBC thriller as Vicky, 37, added that it would be very difficult to incorporate a story involving the virus.

"We’re not a show where we can bring the actual subject matter in, it’s not in Line of Duty’s world."

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It was this past week shows such as Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders have been given the Government go-ahead to return to filming.

As guidelines for the Coronavirus lockdown are relaxed, stars of the popular shows can return to set - although with some major changes.

Both cast and production team members will have to abide by social distancing rules at all times.

New guidelines state: "All workers who cannot work from home should travel to work if their workplace is open."

Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty cast members will be required to "maintain a two-metre distance from others, and wash their hands regularly."