A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV’s mystery drama?

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ITV’s new crime drama, A Taste for Murder, takes viewers to the beautiful Italian island of Capri. There, a London detective finds himself investigating a string of puzzling crimes.

I’m really invested in this new show! It centers around DCI Joe Mottram, played by Warren Brown, who’s dealing with the recent, heartbreaking loss of his wife. He takes his daughter to Italy to stay with her grandparents, hoping the trip will help them both heal and come to terms with everything. It’s a tough situation, and I’m curious to see how they navigate their grief together.

The detective’s relaxing retreat quickly turns into work when he finds himself drawn into local cases, especially after one hits particularly close to home.

Throughout the series, he’ll develop a close relationship with his Italian father-in-law, Gennaro Da Vinale (played by Urbano Barberini), a talented chef whose flavorful dishes add a unique touch to this otherwise comforting mystery show.

Matt Baker, the writer behind shows like Professor T, Hotel Portofino, and Patience, created this new series. If you enjoyed his previous work, you’ll likely enjoy this one too.

Want to know who stars in the new series A Taste of Murder, now available on ITVX? We’ve got a complete guide to the cast, including Joanna Brown and Phyllis Logan, best known from Downton Abbey.

A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV’s mystery drama?

I’m so excited about ITV’s ‘A Taste for Murder’! I’ve been looking up all the characters and the amazing actors who play them. I found some detailed profiles, and it’s fun learning about where else I’ve seen these talented people before. Let me tell you a bit about everyone…

  • Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram
  • Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale
  • Beau Gadsdon as Angelica
  • Cristiana Dell’Anna as Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino
  • Marouane Zotti as Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo
  • Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale
  • Alessandro Fella as Luca
  • Gaia Scodellaro as Daria
  • Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele
  • Giuseppe Bonifati as Andrea Carlotti
  • Hattie Gotobed as Emily O’Brien

Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram

DCI Joe Mottram is a British detective struggling with the loss of his wife, who was part Italian. He travels to Italy with his teenage daughter to connect with her mother’s family, but their trip is quickly derailed when they become involved in a major crime investigation.

Warren Brown is a familiar actor who’s appeared in several popular TV shows, including Ten Pound Poms, The Responder, Trigger Point, and Luther.

Cristiana Dell’Anna as Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino

Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino is the main detective at the local police station. She’s a dedicated and honest professional who is initially annoyed by DCI Mottram interfering with her delicate case.

Besides her recent role as Francesca Cabrini in the biopic about the Catholic missionary, what other projects has Cristiana Dell’Anna appeared in?

Marouane Zotti as Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo

Who is Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo? He is Inspector Sarrancino’s partner on the force.

Besides his recent role alongside Sophie Turner in the Prime Video thriller Steal, Marouane Zotti has also appeared in Citadel: Diana, Bodkin, and I May Destroy You.

Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale

Elena Da Vinale is Joe Mottram’s mother-in-law. She’s concerned about how the death of her daughter has affected both Joe and her granddaughter, Angelica. While she’s also mourning, Elena hopes that spending time together at their Italian home will help the family heal and move forward.

Phyllis Logan is well-known for her role as Elsie Hughes-Carson in Downton Abbey, appearing throughout the series and its three follow-up movies. More recently, she starred in the detective drama Murder Most Puzzling on Channel 5. She’s also appeared in popular shows like Lovejoy, The Good Karma Hospital, Guilt, and Shetland, and made her film debut in Another Time, Another Place.

Beau Gadsdon as Angelica

Angelica is Joe’s teenage daughter, and their relationship is complicated. She’s eager to become independent, but she’s also dealing with the recent death of her mother, which makes things even more difficult for both of them.

Beau Gadsdon is known for her roles in several popular projects. Recently, she appeared in the horror film The Conjuring: Last Rites and the TV series Ellis. She also played young Princess Margaret in The Crown and a young Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

A Taste for Murder supporting cast

  • Urbano Barberini (Casino Royale) plays Gennaro Da Vinale: The husband of Elena and a chef, who runs a restaurant
  • Alessandro Fella (Portobello) plays Luca: A restaurant worker accused of a serious crime
  • Gaia Scodellaro (The Equalizer 3) plays Daria: Another employee at Gennaro’s restaurant
  • Alessandro Bedetti (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) plays Daniele: A young man that Angelica gets to know on the trip

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A Taste for Murder premieres on ITV1 on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Stream now on ITVX.

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig writes about television and streaming drama and comedy for TopMob. Before that, he was a writer for Starburst Magazine, hosted the podcast ‘The Winter King’ for ITVX, and earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Sheffield.

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2026-04-29 10:48