Happy Valley cast updates as Sarah Lancashire takes on new roles and Bond rumors circulate

The BBC series "Happy Valley," which premiered in 2014, concluded its third season in 2023, becoming the second most-watched show in the UK that year. The series followed Sgt. Catherine Cawood, played by Sarah Lancashire, as she dealt with personal and professional challenges. Since the show's end, Sarah Lancashire has starred in HBO Max's "Julia" and will appear in Netflix's "Black Doves." Other cast members, like James Norton, are rumored to be in the running for the next James Bond role, while Siobhan Finneran and Rhys Connah continue to work on various projects. Many cast members have secured new roles in different productions. Derek Riddell will appear in the detective drama "Bodies," and Con O'Neill has roles in "Nolly" and "Our Flag Means Death." Other actors, including Amit Shah and Rick Warden, are also involved in upcoming projects.