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Welsh actress Eve Myles has been confirmed to play Gwen Cooper - the lead female role in the new Russell T Davies drama for 91Èȱ¬ THREE, Torchwood.
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Eve will star alongside John Barrowman in the forthcoming 13-part drama that will be broadcast later this year.
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The British sci-fi crime thriller for adult audiences will follow the adventures of a team of renegade investigators, led by the enigmatic Captain Jack, played by John Barrowman.
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It will see the investigators scavenge alien technology in a very real world to solve crime, both alien and human.
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"I'm thrilled to be playing the part of Gwen. To get the chance to do a 13-part series under the watchful pen of Russell is amazing," says Eve.
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"It's such a compliment to have been chosen for the part - I can't wait.
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"I'm also looking forward to working with John. It'll be the perfect opportunity for the both of us to show everyone what we've got."
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Eve Myles guest-starred in the first series of Doctor Who - starring Christopher Eccleston - and recently finished filming Soundproof for 91Èȱ¬ TWO.
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Her credits also include a highly successful run at the National Theatre when she appeared alongside Michael Gambon in Henry IV Parts I & II.
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Russell T Davies says: "I've admired Eve's work for years, and when she was able to guest-star in Doctor Who last year, it just confirmed to me that she was one of Wales's best-kept secrets.
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"The part of Gwen in Torchwood was written specially for her - so it's a good thing she said yes!
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"Eve and John Barrowman have already met up, and the combination is going to be electrifying."
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John Barrowman adds: "I'm really looking forward to working with Eve.
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"We've had a good laugh on the occasions we've met and the fact that she's already been in Doctor Who means she knows what she's getting into."
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Head of 91Èȱ¬ Wales Drama, Julie Gardner, says: "We are delighted to announce the casting of Eve Myles in the central role of Gwen, alongside John Barrowman's Captain Jack in Torchwood.
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"Eve is an intelligent and versatile actress, who has done exceptional work in a number of 91Èȱ¬ dramas, including our local series Belonging."
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Torchwood, a 13-part drama series, starts filming in the summer and will transmit on 91Èȱ¬ THREE and 91Èȱ¬ ONE.
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A 91Èȱ¬ Wales production for 91Èȱ¬ THREE, Torchwood is written by Russell T Davies and Chris Chibnall, with contributing writers including PJ Hammond and Toby Whithouse.
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The producer is Richard Stokes and executive producers are Julie Gardner and Russell T Davies.
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