Gone cast: Who stars in the ITV crime thriller?

In the ITV thriller ‘Gone,’ the headmaster of an exclusive private school, Michael Polly, finds himself suspected when his wife vanishes.

Michael is a respected and orderly man, known for his precision at work. But when he meets the determined Detective Annie Cassidy, a captivating game of pursuit begins as she tries to uncover what he’s really like.

Although Michael and Sarah clearly had problems in their marriage, could he actually be capable of killing her?

The series features several well-known actors, including David Morrissey and Eve Myles, who play the lead roles of Michael and Annie.

But who else joins them?

Find a rundown of the major players in Gone below.

Gone cast

Eve Myles as Annie Cassidy
David Morrissey as Michael Polly
Emma Appleton as Alana
Jennifer Macbeth as Becky Hammond
Billy Barratt as Dylan Sedgwick
Arthur Hughes as Ivan Pemberley
Rupert Evans as Rory Bowman
Nicholas Nunn as Paul Whitchurch
Peter McDonald as Craig Stanhope
Clare Higgins as Carol Bradley
Amanda Lawrence as Simone Kinnard
Jodie McNee as DC Nora Barker
Oscar Batterham as DC Duncan Batterham
Elliot Cowan as Stephen Sedgwick

Keep reading to learn more about the characters and the actors who play them, including where you might recognize them from.

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Eve Myles plays Annie Cassidy

Annie Cassidy is a detective sergeant who doesn’t quite trust Michael. She’s also still troubled by a cold case – the disappearance of a young woman eight years ago that she’s never been able to solve.

I think Annie is such a compelling character – she’s really smart, incredibly brave, and doesn’t put up with anyone’s nonsense. But honestly, Michael Polly, played by David Morrissey, is a truly powerful opponent, and she’s finally met someone who can really challenge her. It’s going to be a fantastic showdown!

Eve Myles is famous for playing Gwen Cooper in Torchwood and Doctor Who, and Faith in Keeping Faith. She’s also had roles in several other popular shows, including Belonging, Broadchurch, You, Me and Them, Victoria, We Hunt Together, Hijack, and The Crow Girl.

David Morrissey plays Michael Polly

Michael Polly is the head of a school who comes home one day to discover his wife, a teacher at the same school, has disappeared. His surprisingly calm reaction to this unsettling event leads people to wonder if he might be involved in her disappearance.

You might recognize David Morrissey from roles in popular shows like The Walking Dead, Britannia, The Long Shadow, Sherwood, and State of Play.

Emma Appleton plays Alana

Who is Anne? Michael’s daughter, who’s also a teacher at the school. Alana is very close to her mum.

If you enjoyed Philippa Dunne’s performance in Everything I Know About Love, The Killing Kind, or Road Trip, you might be interested to know what other projects she’s been a part of.

Jennifer Macbeth plays Becky Hammond

Becky Hammond is a detective constable and a colleague of Annie’s. She’s known for being cheerful and having a good sense of humor, but she’s also dedicated to her work.

What else has Jennifer Macbeth been in? You might know her from Maternal.

Billy Barratt as Dylan Sedgwick

Dylan Sedgwick is a student at the school known for his skill in rugby. Because of his talent, Michael expects a lot from him. It seems like Dylan might be dealing with some personal issues as well.

What else has Billy Barratt been in? His CV includes Invasion and Bring Her Back.

Arthur Hughes plays Ivan Pemberley

Ivan Pemberley is a detective inspector and Annie’s supervisor. At first, he doesn’t believe Michael could be connected to his wife going missing.

You may know Arthur Hughes from his roles in Shardlake, The Innocents, and The Jetty. He’s also appeared in other projects – here’s a look at what else he’s been in.

Rupert Evans plays Rory Bowman

Who is Rory Bowman? The deputy head of the school.

Rupert Evans has appeared in a variety of shows and films, including Charmed, The Man in the High Castle, Hellboy, and The Village.

Nicholas Nunn plays Paul Whitchurch

Who is Paul Whitchurch? A chemistry teacher at Michael’s school, who is also close with Alana.

What else has Nicholas Nunn been in? He’s appeared in The Victim, Clique and Time.

Peter McDonald plays Craig Stanhope

Craig Stanhope is a detective inspector and the former boyfriend of Annie. He’s hoping to get back together with her, but Annie is hesitant.

Besides his current work, Peter McDonald has also acted in Saipan, This Town, Hollington Drive, Finding Joy, Dublin Murders, and Moone Boy.

Additional cast includes:

Clare Higgins (Hellraiser, The Worst Witch) plays Carol Bradley – her daughter Tina disappeared eight years ago, a case which Annie hasn’t been able to solve. But she’s grown close with Carol during that time.
Amanda Lawrence (Malory Towers) plays Simone Kinnard – Michael’s PA.
Jodie McNee (Brittania, Hollington Drive) plays DC Nora Barker.
Oscar Batterham plays DC Duncan Batterham.
Elliot Cowan (Da Vinci’s Demons, Foundtation) plays Stephen Sedgwick.

Gone premieres on Sunday 8 March at 9pm on ITV1.

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Authors

Abby RobinsonDrama Editor

Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor at TopMob, where she writes about TV dramas and comedies. Before that, she was a TV writer for Digital Spy and a content writer for Mumsnet. She has a degree and a postgraduate diploma in English Studies.

2026-03-08 13:11