Netflix is teasing Run Away, a new limited series based on a Harlan Coben novel starring James Nesbitt. Nesbitt portrays Simon, who is father to Ellie de Lange's character, Paige. Paige takes off and Simon is left picking up the pieces of his life,

James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones have been cast in Run Away, the new Netflix collaboration with author Harlan Coben. The upcoming eight-part series, based on Coben’s 2019 novel, sees Nesbitt play Simon Greene, a father whose world comes crumbling down after his daughter (Ellie de Lange) runs away from home.

On 21st January, Netflix announced a new Harlan Coben series was officially in the works. They shared the update on their Instagram profile, with a picture of Harlan and series lead James Nesbitt holding the book the series is based on, Run Away.

Netflix's 'Run Away' from Harlan Coben has cast Minnie Driver, Ruth Jones, James Nesbitt after success of 'Missing You' & 'Fool Me Once'

Jones will star opposite Cold Feet star James Nesbitt in the eight-part series of Run Away.

James Nesbitt has been announced as the star of new Netflix mystery series Run Away. Last year, following the success of series Fool Me Once, two further projects from author Harlan Coben were greenlit with the streaming giant. The hit series 'Missing You', featuring Nesbitt, followed this announcement.

Alfred Enoch is well known for his role as Wes Gibbins in How to Get Away with Murder, as well as for portraying Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter film series. In addition to his screen work, he has appeared in British TV dramas like Sherlock and built a strong reputation in theatre with various Shakespearean roles. Enoch will play Isaac Fagbenle.

James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones will begin filming later this month for the new Netflix adaption of Harlan Coben's 2019 book Run Away.