'Poldark' alum Aidan Turner to star in ITV thriller 'The Suspect'

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Poldark and The Hobbit alum Aidan Turner has signed on to star in ITV's five-part, psychological thriller, The Suspect.

"I am thrilled to be taking on the complex and demanding role of Joseph O'Loughlin, a man with so much to give but so much to lose, and a hidden darker side," Turner said in a press release Monday.

O'Loughlin is a doctor and author who also works as a media and police consultant.

"As a successful author, Doctor Joe's opinion is much sought after and when he meets Detective Sergeant Devi he's only too willing to offer help with profiling and his expertise," a synopsis from the British television network said.

"Now known for his risk-taking and rule-breaking does Joe have more to hide? His recent diagnosis with a debilitating illness could explain his behavior. But as the investigation into Catherine's death gathers pace, we start to ask, do we know the real Joe, or does he have a secret life? And has his work as a clinical psychologist allowed him to develop a criminal mindset? Or worse?"

Gangs of London and The Last Enemy scribe Peter Berry penned the screenplay for the miniseries, which is based on Michael Robotham's novel.

The show's ensemble will include Shaun Parkes, Sian Clifford, Camilla Beeput, Adam James and Anjli Mohindra.