Who stars in the ITV comedy drama?

Douglas Is Cancelled is set to premiere on ITV, with a star-studded cast.

This four-part dramedy revolves around a beloved news anchor who finds himself in the middle of a cancel culture firestorm after making a sexist joke at a wedding.

As the series premieres on Thursday, June 27, here’s everything you need to know about the Douglas Is Cancelled cast.

Who are the stars of ITV’s Douglas Is Cancelled?

Douglas Bellowes – Hugh Bonneville

Douglas Bellowes is the man caught in the media whirlwind following his ill-advised public joke.

He tries to heed the advice of those around him, but can he really trust everyone who seems to be on his side?

The main character stars actor Hugh Bonneville, known worldwide for his role as the Earl of Grantham in the Downton Abbey series and film franchise.

In addition to the period drama, Bonneville also starred in the films Notting Hill, W1A, The Gold, The Monuments and Paddington.

Madeleine-Karen Gillan

Madeline is Douglas’ young TV co-host who pretends to be part of a team in front of him, but it’s clear she’s playing her own game from the start.

Not only is she more social media savvy than Douglas, she’s also determined to advance her career by any means necessary.

Actress Karen Gillan is known for her role as Amy Pond, the main companion of the 11th Doctor Who, played by Matt Smith during his stint in the BBC science fiction drama.

Her other credits include roles in Jumanji, Sleeping Dogs, X, Oculus, Late Bloomers, and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sheila-Alex Kingston

Another former Doctor Who actress is actress Alex Kingston who also appeared during Matt Smith’s tenure on the show as River Song.

She also starred alongside Daniel Craig in ITV’s The Fortunes And Misfortunes of Moll Flanders and joined the cast of long-running US medical drama ER.

In Douglas Is Cancelled, Kingston plays Douglas’ wife Sheila.

Toby-Ben Miles

Toby is the boss of the TV show, overseeing Douglas and Madeline’s news program.

Actor Ben Miles played Princess Margaret’s first love, Peter Townsend, in Netflix’s iconic drama The Crown.

Her other credits include Dracula, Coupling, The Capture and The Trial Of Christine Keller.

Morgan-Nick Mohammed

Actor and comedian Nick Mohammed is known for his roles in Peggie Perrin, Ted Lasso, Disney+’s Renegade Nell and Sky’s Intelligence, which he also created.

In the series, Mohammed’s character, Morgan, works behind the scenes as a television joke writer.

Bentley – Simon Russell Beale

Theatre actor Simon Russell Beale has appeared in Volpone, Uncle Vanya and The Lehman Trilogy and has already won two BAFTAs and three Olivier Awards.

As for his television work, Beale has starred in House Of The Dragon, Penny Dreadful, and Spooks. However, little to no details have been revealed about his character Bentley in Douglas Is Cancelled.

Other cast members include:

Claudia – Madeleine Power

Tom-Joe Wilkinson

Thérèse-Millicent Wong

Driver – Toby Longworth