Code of Silence is a new ITV A crime thriller that centers around how our communication with others is pivotal to the narrative.
Developed by Catherine Moulton, drawing from her personal experiences with lip-reading and hearing impairment, this production features deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis As Alison Brooks, a police cafeteria attendant who gets entangled in undercover operations involving a hazardous criminal group due to her ability to read lips.
Moulton stated: "Interpreting lips involves complex speculation, assembling hints on the fly."
The observable movements on the mouth, the cadence of conversation, bodily gestures, your knowledge of the speaker and the circumstances. It dawned on me that lip readers act as detectives, deciphering a quiet mystery.
From there, my narrative began to form.
I have a passion for crime dramas, and my aim was to create a gripping, enjoyable thriller that also touches the emotions.
A key protagonist advocating for close observation implied a tale of surveillance.
What does "Code of Silence" deal with?
Alison Brooks, played by Rose Ayling-Ellis, is intelligent and driven. deaf a woman who has dedicated many years to working in a police canteen.
She spends her free moments covertly miming along with conversations for fun, and her talent draws the notice of DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte).
Ritchie) and Detective Inspector James Marsh (played by Andrew Buchan).
She was enlisted for a secret mission to monitor a notorious gang that is planning an elaborate major robbery.
Plunged into a realm of criminal activity, betrayal, and danger, she has to unravel covert communications among the gang members and their connections.
Yet, as she evolves into an indispensable resource for the investigation and gets increasingly involved in the tasks at hand, her position grows progressively riskier.
When she encounters Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), who is the most recent addition to the group, an unforeseen and perilous connection develops between them.
This situation poses a risk of revealing her real identity and drawing her deeper into the criminal underworld.
Balancing the stresses of working undercover, familial challenges, and the repercussions of a lengthy relationship, Alison finds herself maneuvering through a landscape filled with deceit and peril. This ordeal hones her strength and irrevocably alters the course of her existence.
Who stars in the film Code of Silence?
Rose Ayling-Ellis
Rose Ayling-Ellis heads the ensemble as Alison Brooks, a deaf woman employed at a police cafeteria who gets pulled into the realm of covert law enforcement due to her ability to read lips.
She commented on her character saying, "The character resides in Canterbury and takes up various jobs to get by."
That’s something many individuals in this nation are experiencing, however, she faces an even greater obstacle as she needs to demonstrate her worth to others...this is precisely why securing a position within the police force is crucial for her.
She feels empowered since she's taking action where even the police cannot act on their own.
The renowned British actress, who is 30 years old, gained prominence for her role as Frankie Lewis. EastEnders.
She has likewise made an appearance in Summer of Rockets, Ludwig and Reunion .
In 2021, she won Strictly Come Dancing , with her Couple's Choice performance including a silent segment winning a Bafta Award for TV's most unforgettable moment.
Kieron Moore
Kieron Moore portrays Liam Barlow, a computer hacker working for a criminal organization, who becomes intrigued by Alison.
Moore said of his character: “Liam is a lone wolf.
“He’s an orphan from Manchester who has made his way through life under the radar, undetected.
“He’s not ecstatic with the cards he’s been dealt, and he finds everything slightly unfair.
“He wants more out of life, so he’s finally making a choice for himself and going down a dangerous path to achieve that.”
The former boxer-turned-actor, 28, is known for his role as Dimitri Belikov in Vampire Academy.
He has additionally appeared in Masters of the Air, The Sandman, Sex Education and Emmerdale Farm .
Charlotte Ritchie
Charlotte Ritchie portrays DS Ashleigh Francis, a police detective with Canterbury Police.
Describing her role, she said: “She’s been a detective sergeant at Kent Canterbury police for quite a while, and confident in her job.
“She’s very instinctive and not fully by the book, but definitely not a maverick either.”
The British actress, 35, is known for playing Melissa “Oregon” Shawcross in Fresh Meat.
She has additionally appeared in Life of Riley, Brothers, Call the Midwife, Spirits, Dead Pixels, Grantchester and You .
Andrew Buchan
Andrew Buchan portrays Detective Inspector James Marsh, who heads the probe into a perilous criminal group.
He stated: "He's a determined and seasoned DI."
Tired, overextended, obstinate yet dedicated, somewhat enigmatic.
I believe work completely consumes his life, and regarding this investigation, he's extremely single-minded.
Actor and writer Buchan, 46, is known for his roles in Broadchurch, Party Animals, The Fixer, The Crown, Industry, This England and Black Doves .
He has been featured in movies Nowhere Boy, 1946, All the Money in the World , and The Mercy .
The cast of Code of Silence also includes:
- Nathan Armarkwei Laryea portrayed DC Ben Lawford The Witcher, Doctor Who )
- Joe Absolom as Braden Moore/Hulk ( Doc Martin, EastEnders )
- Fifi Garfield portraying Julie Brooks (Switch, Deaf Funny )
- Rolf Choutan portraying Eithan Lewis ( TNT Sports )
- Beth Goddard as Helen Redman/Cruella ( The Serpent Queen, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme )
- Andrew Scarborough as Joseph Holhurst/Wolf ( Emmerdale Farm, Downton Abbey )
- Aaron Millard portraying Anthony Bates
- Colin Hoult portraying Mark ( Being Human, Life Is Too Short t)
- Dedun Omole portrays DC Nia Caballero
- Lucinda Dryzek as DS Sara Burns ( The Story of Riley, Holby City y)
- Frances Mayli McCann portrayed DC Amy Fung ( Shetland, Silverpoin t)
- John Bishop playing the role of Ray ( John Bishop’s Britain, Skins, Doctor Who )
Where was Code of Silence shot?
Code of Silence was shot mainly in the Home Counties Canterbury in Kent but also St Albans in Hertfordshire and in parts of Berkshire.
Bryony Arnold, executive producer, said: “Catherine (Moulton) picked it for a couple of reasons.
Rose's family hails from Canterbury, and we were looking for a location that doesn't frequently appear on TV. Additionally, it should carry some hint of criminal undercurrents since Kent experiences a significant level of organized criminal gang activities.
It posed challenges due to its remoteness and lack of crew and facilities, so we also filmed extensively around the M25—St Albans proved to be a suitable stand-in for Canterbury, alongside several locations throughout Berkshire and Hertfordshire.
What is the schedule for "Code of Silence" and how many episodes does it have?
Code of Silence It will premiere on ITV on Sunday, May 18th at 9 PM.
The series consists of six one-hour episodes scheduled to broadcast on Sundays and Mondays at 9 PM over the course of three weeks.
It will similarly be accessible for streaming on ITVX.
