Trigger warning: This article contains sensitive and political topics. Reader’s discretion is advised.A player Adrian Dunbarwho leads the English sitcom ‘Line of Duty’, recently confirmed that filming for the latest season has been halted. The star revealed that the production team will make the decision following the recent Belfast riots in Ireland.
Adrian Dunbar confirms filming of ‘Line of Duty 7’ has been halted
Speaking to RTE Radio 1, the popular actor explained that the Belfast riots were one of the main reasons filming for the upcoming season was put on hold. He shared, “We had to put it on hold, which… It wasn’t good,” adding that “There’s a lot of things going on in Ireland, I think from outside the country at the moment. And I think a lot of TV has started a lot of pot here, and a lot of useless hands that hang around can get into the street.“In early June, riots broke out in the capital of Northern Ireland after Stephen Ogilvie was killed, and a Sudanese man was arrested in connection with the incident. When the riots started, houses and cars were also set on fire.
About ‘Line of Duty’ Episode 7
As for the upcoming ‘Line of Duty’ season 7, it has been confirmed that the series will only have 6 episodes. Jed Mercurio has recorded all of this season’s records. Near Dunbar, Vicky McClureand Martin Compston will also be returning for season 7. Filming and production on the show began back in March, with McClure writing about the script in an Instagram post, writing the words, “Season 7, we’re back. Here’s the script, wanna check it out?”The filming of the series was halted in mid-June.