{"id":43982,"date":"2026-03-19T20:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/43982\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:41:12","slug":"apple-tvs-berlin-noir-series-adds-jessica-gunning-and-six-more-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/43982\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple TV&#8217;s Berlin Noir Series Adds Jessica Gunning and Six More Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple TV has revealed seven fresh faces for its upcoming series based on <a href=\"http:\/\/philipkerr.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philip Kerr<\/a>\u2019s Berlin Noir books. The show follows detective Bernie Gunther as he navigates a turbulent 1930s Berlin. Fans will now see Emmy winner Jessica Gunning join the cast alongside well known British talent.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Gunning Takes on Bertha Herzner<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Gunning, known for her breakout role in Baby Reindeer, will portray Bertha Herzner. Gunning brings a strong screen presence that promises to add depth to the gritty storyline. Her performance is expected to draw viewers who appreciate nuanced drama.<\/p>\n<p>Maxine Peake, a BAFTA nominee for Say Nothing, steps into the role of Mila Gilhausen. Peake\u2019s experience in period pieces makes her a natural fit for the series\u2019 historical setting.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Mays Plays Hari Voss<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Mays, famous for his work on Line of Duty, will appear as Hari Voss. Mays adds a seasoned actor\u2019s credibility to the ensemble. Sam Riley, known for his role in Rebecca, joins the cast as Robert Lanz. Riley\u2019s talent for complex characters will enhance the series\u2019 intrigue. Roger Allam, recognized for The Choral, takes on the part of Ernst Gennat. Allam\u2019s sharp delivery is expected to bring intensity to the investigative plot. Liz Kingsman, who appeared in F1, will play Rosa Bauer. Kingsman\u2019s comedic timing will add a lighter touch amid the series\u2019 darker themes.<\/p>\n<p>Carys Daniels as Dora Meysel<\/p>\n<p>Carys Daniels, known from Casualty, rounds out the new additions as Dora Meysel. Her fresh perspective will complement the veteran cast.<\/p>\n<p>The series also confirms that Jack Lowden will star as Bernie Gunther, with Colin Firth in a supporting role. Production is currently underway in Berlin, capturing the city\u2019s historic atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Berlin Noir is produced by Bad Wolf, the studio behind Industry, and PlayTone, the company founded by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Peter Straughan writes the script, while Tom Shankland and Luke Snellin direct. The executive team includes Jane Tranter, Dan McCulloch, Ryan Rasmussen, and the founders of PlayTone. Studio Babelsberg and Jane Thynne co\u2011produce, ensuring high production values.<\/p>\n<p>Representatives for the talent include Markham Froggatt and Irwin for Gunning, Maison 2 for Peake, Curtis Brown for Mays, Independent Talent for Riley and Allam, and Wintersons for Daniels. These agencies help secure the strong lineup that promises to attract both crime drama fans and viewers interested in historical storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>With a mix of award\u2011winning actors and seasoned veterans, the Apple TV Berlin Noir series aims to deliver a compelling look at a city on the brink of change. The show will explore themes of power, morality, and survival as Bernie Gunther confronts a serial killer targeting society\u2019s most vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates as production progresses and the release date approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/03\/berlin-noir-tv-series-casts-jessica-gunning-maxine-peake-1236759325\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deadline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Apple TV has revealed seven fresh faces for its upcoming series based on Philip Kerr\u2019s Berlin Noir books.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":43983,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[3530,25031,112,5820,25032,190,24913,24915],"class_list":{"0":"post-43982","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-berlin","8":"tag-apple-tv","9":"tag-bad-wolf","10":"tag-berlin","11":"tag-berlin-noir","12":"tag-bernie-gunther","13":"tag-germany","14":"tag-jessica-gunning","15":"tag-maxine-peake"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@dk\/116257782866861612","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43982\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}