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Direct answer
- The most recent widely reported item is that Daniel Mays was announced to star in the ITV true-crime drama Believe Me, about the Worboys case, with reporting around mid-2025 confirming his lead role in the series for ITV1/ITVX and STV platforms. This project is described as a four-part drama focusing on the victims’ experiences and investigative failures by police [cite 1].
Context and background
- Believe Me is written by Jeff Pope and centers on the real-life case of John Worboys, the so-called “black-cab rapist,” and explores how police investigations failed to protect victims. The project has been positioned as part of a broader trend of high-profile true-crime dramas on UK television [cite 1].
- Daniel Mays has an extensive filmography across TV and theatre, with recent activity including major roles in crime and drama-focused projects. For example, coverage around 2023–2025 reflects continued high-profile TV work and stage appearances, consistent with the trajectory of a leading British actor in prestige drama [cite 3][cite 5].
Additional notes
- If you’d like, I can compile a quick, up-to-date timeline of Daniel Mays’s recent projects (with release windows and networks) and summarize critical reception to his performances in these roles.
- I can also pull external links to official announcements, interviews, or first-look trailers for Believe Me if you want to dive deeper into this specific series.
Citations
- The 2025 announcement and details about Believe Me and Mays’s lead role are reported in coverage noting ITV/STV involvement and streaming on ITVX/STV Player.[1]
- Daniel Mays’s broader career context and recent activity are documented across multiple outlets, including industry coverage and casting news, which align with his profile as a leading actor in British crime drama.[3][5]
- Additional context on Mays’s professional history and theatre work is available through specialist outlets and industry press, illustrating his ongoing prominence in TV and stage work.[9][10]