Misidentification: A Family's Fight

Daniel Mays, known for Line of Duty, joins the cast of Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, a gripping Disney+ drama. This four-part series tells the tragic story of Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent Brazilian electrician shot dead by police in 2005 after being mistaken for a terrorist.

Set against the backdrop of post-7/7 London, the series explores the aftermath of the devastating bombings as the police launch a large-scale counter-terrorism operation. Amidst the tension, a new terror plot emerges, leading to one of the UK’s largest manhunts and a tragic case of misidentification.

As the country grapples with uncertainty and fear, a series of extraordinary events unfolds, culminatingF in the tragic misidentification of Jean Charles de Menezes. The innocent young Brazilian, who is simply on his way to work, is tragically shot dead at Stockwell station. What follows is a family’s relentless fight for justice, as they seek the truth in the face of confusion, silence, and government cover-ups.

Edison Alcaide, a newcomer to the screen, has been cast as Jean Charles de Menezes, while Daniel Mays will portray Cliff Todd, the Principal Forensic Investigator assigned to uncover the truth in the aftermath of the failed 7/7 attack. Mays’ role is pivotal as he delves into the chaos and mistakes that followed the tragedy.

The star-studded cast also includes Game of Thrones veteran Conleth Hill as Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, Years and Years star Russell Tovey as Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick, and Max Beesley of The Gentlemen fame as Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman. Emily Mortimer, known for her role in Paddington in Peru, takes on the role of Cressida Dick, the Gold Commander of the surveillance operation tasked with pursuing those responsible for the bombings.

Also joining the cast are Gavin Stacey’s Laura Aikman as Lana Vandenberghe, the Independent Police Complaints Commission secretary, and The Crown’s Alex Jennings as barrister Michael Mansfield KC. Together, they bring depth and complexity to this harrowing story of injustice and the long road to accountability.

As Conleth Hill, who portrays Sir Ian Blair, states: “This series is a powerful reminder of the consequences when justice is clouded by error and miscommunication.”