Camera crews have been spotted filming ITV drama Safe House in Ellesmere Port .
The broadcaster confirmed they were shooting scenes for the new series of the tense drama on Whitby Road on Wednesday (September 7).
Originally starring Christopher Eccleston, the show has been recast and rewritten for its second run.
True Blood’s Stephen Moyer now takes the lead role as ex-police officer Tom Brook.
He is joined by Zoe Tapper, who has featured in Mr Selfridge and Lewis, as his partner Sam.
Safe House has also been moved from the Lake District to Anglesey.
Filming started in Cheshire, Liverpool and North Wales at the end of August.
This series will be directed by Marc Evans of Hinterland fame and has been written by Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone.
ITV’s Controller of Drama Victoria Fea said: “We’re delighted to be working on a brand new series of Safe House with Eleventh Hour Films.
“The format lends itself beautifully to creating a suspenseful drama with a new set of characters in a new safe house.
“As always Ed and Tracey’s scripts are gripping and compelling with twists and turns that shock and take you by surprise.”
Safe House’s cast will also include Dervla Kirwan, Jason Watkins, Sunetra Sarker and Ashley Walters.
Ex-police officer Tom runs a police safe house, which stands on the ‘rugged’ Anglesey coastline.
Tom and Sam’s world is turned upside down when he believes a man he once investigated, known as ‘The Crow’, is active once again.
On hearing breaking news of a crime bearing the same sinister hallmarks the ex-cop immediately goes to the crime scene.
Producing the series are Eleventh Hour Films, who have New Blood and Wallander among their credits.
Eleventh Hour Films managing director Jill Green said: “It’s brilliant to have enticed Stephen back to the UK for a completely new Safe House and thrilling story, proving the power of the brand.”
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