ITV commissions new thriller Gone

Written by George Kay (Hijack, The Long Shadow), Gone is a six‑part drama set against the backdrop of a prestigious private school. The series follows headmaster Michael Polly (David Morrissey), who becomes a suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles) leads the investigation, determined to uncover the truth behind Polly’s inscrutable façade. As tension builds, Annie’s instincts tell her all is not what it seems. Could Polly be capable of murder?

Inspired by the career of former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay of Gloucestershire Police and the book To Hunt a Killer, Gone promises a gripping game of cat and mouse.

The cast also includes Jennifer Macbeth, Arthur Hughes, Nicholas Nunn, Elliot Cowan, Billy Barrett, Rupert Evans, Jodie McNee, Oscar Batterham and Clare Higgins.

Produced by Kay’s All3Media‑backed Observatory Pictures in partnership with New Pictures, the series is directed by Richard Laxton. Executive producers are George Kay, Willow Grylls and Matt Sandford.

Gone will air on ITV and ITVX in 2026. International distribution will be announced in due course.