It’s been over a year since Unforgotten creator Chris Lang’s new drama, I, Jack Wright, first aired on U&Alibi, but now the series is returning to screens, repeating its first run on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
This is because the BBC has done a deal for the series, meaning not only will this first season air, but the BBC will be the home of its now confirmed second season when it finally arrives.
The six-part first season, which viewers now have another chance to watch, tells the story of a wealthy family in disarray after the death of their patriarch.
A dramatic will reading leads the family to turn on each other, while the police begin to question whether Jack’s death really was what it seemed, or whether there could have been foul play.
The series stars the likes of Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm, while Trevor Eve plays the titular character in a small but crucial role. But who else stars in the ensemble drama and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of I, Jack Wright.
Who’s in the cast of I, Jack Wright? Full list of characters in the drama
The main cast for I, Jack Wright is as follows. Scroll on to find out more about the characters, plus where you may have seen the actors previously.
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Sally Wright
- John Simm as Gray Wright
- Gemma Jones as Rose Wright
- Trevor Eve as Jack Wright
- Daniel Rigby as John Wright
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Emily Wright
- Rakhee Thakrar as Laura Johnstone
- Harry Lloyd as DCI Hector Morgan
- Zoë Tapper as Georgia Wright
- Liz Kingsman as DC Katie Jones
- James Fleet as Bobby
- Sabrina Bartlett as Bella
- Percelle Ascott as Reuben
Nikki Amuka-Bird plays Sally Wright
Who is Sally Wright? Sally is the third wife of Jack Wright.
Where have I seen Nikki Amuka-Bird before? Amuka-Bird has had roles in films including Jupiter Ascending, Denial, A Private War, The Personal History of David Copperfield, Old, Persuasion, Knock at the Cabin and Here, as well as series including Torchwood, Silent Witness, Luther, Death in Paradise, Inside No 9, Doctor Who, Hard Sun, Avenue 5, Citadel and Betrayal.
John Simm plays Gray Wright
Who is Gray Wright? Gray is the eldest son of Jack Wright, born from his first marriage. He is trying to make it big as a record producer, but has gone of the rails, had trouble with money and is out of favour with Jack.
Where have I seen John Simm before? Simm is best known for playing the Master in Doctor Who, detective Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and detective Roy Grace in ITV’s Grace. His other projects have included Collateral, Strangers, Trauma, Cold Courage and The Village, alongside Maxine Peake.
Gemma Jones plays Rose Wright
Who is Rose Wright? Rose is Jack’s first wife and the mother of two of his children, Gray and John.
Where have I seen Gemma Jones before? Jones has had roles in films including Sense and Sensibility, the Bridget Jones series, the Harry Potter series, Rocketman and Wicked Little Letters, as well as series such as Spooks, Merlin, Death in Paradise, Unforgotten and Gentleman Jack.
Trevor Eve plays Jack Wright
Who is Jack Wright? Jack is a highly wealthy businessman and the patriarch of the Wright family.
Where have I seen Trevor Eve before? Eve has had roles in series including Shoestring, Waking the Dead, Unforgotten, Strike Back and A Discovery of Witches, as well as films such as She’s Out of My League.
Daniel Rigby plays John Wright
Who is John Wright? John is Jack Wright’s second son from his first marriage, and a buttoned up figure who has taken on a big role in Jack’s company.
Where have I seen Daniel Rigby before? Rigby has had roles in series including Black Mirror, Big School, Jericho, Teletubbies, Sick Note, Flowers, Landscapers, The Witchfinder, Tom Jones, Renegade Nell and Summerwater, as well as the films The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Cold Storage. He will soon be seen in the Harry Potter TV series.
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis plays Emily Wright
Who is Emily Wright? Emily is Jack’s granddaughter and Gray’s daughter. She and her father do not see eye to eye.
Where have I seen Ruby Ashbourne Serkis before? Ashbourne Serkis had a small role in two of The Hobbit films, and has also had roles in series including National Treasure, The Serpent, Becoming Elizabeth, Shardlake and Star City, and films such as Steve and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
Rakhee Thakrar plays Laura Johnstone
Who is Laura Johnstone? Laura is the executor of Jack’s will.
Where have I seen Rakhee Thakrar before? Thakrar has had roles in series including Peep Show, Cloud 9, EastEnders, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Karen Pirie, Sex Education, Finders Keepers and Man Like Mobeen, as well as films such as Wonka.
Harry Lloyd plays DCI Hector Morgan
Who is DCI Hector Morgan? Hector is the lead investigator looking into Jack’s death.
Where have I seen Harry Lloyd before? Lloyd has previously had roles in series including Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Game of Thrones, Manhattan, Counterpart, Legion, Arcane, Prime Target and The Iris Affair, as well as films such as Jane Eyre, The Iron Lady, The Riot Club, The Theory of Everything, The Wife and The Lost King. He will soon be seen in Slow Horses season 6.
Zoë Tapper plays Georgia Wright
Who is Georgia Wright? Georgia is John’s domineering and intense wife.
Where have I seen Zoë Tapper before? Tapper is best known for her roles in series such as Mr Selfridge, Liar and Grace. She also appeared in Netflix series The One and BBC’s Rules of the Game.
Liz Kingsman plays DC Katie Jones
Who is DC Katie Jones? Katie is a police officer working on the investigation into Jack’s death.
Where have I seen Liz Kingsman before? Kingsman has had roles in series including Ballot Monkeys, Borderline, Timewasters, Starstruck, Wedding Season, Hijack, The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin and Parlement, as well as films such as F1 and Project Hail Mary.
James Fleet plays Bobby
Who is Bobby? Bobby is Rose’s new partner.
Where have I seen James Fleet before? Fleet is known for his roles in films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sense and Sensibility, Mr Turner and The Lost King, as well as in series such as The Vicar of Dibley, Bridgerton, Unforgotten, Outlander, Death in Paradise and Bad Education. More recently he has appeared in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Tom Jones, Beyond Paradise, Brian and Maggie, The Feud and Karen Pirie.
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Sabrina Bartlett plays Bella
Who is Bella? Bella is Gray’s girlfriend and an aspiring musician.
Where have I seen Sabrina Bartlett before? Bartlett has had roles in Doctor Who, Poldark, Game of Thrones, Knightfall, Victoria, Bridgerton and The Larkins.
Percelle Ascott plays Reuben
Who is Reuben? Reuben is a figure associated with Emily.
Where have I seen Percelle Ascott before? Ascott has had roles in series including Youngers, Wizards vs Aliens, The Innocents, Doctor Who, Tin Star and Domino Day, as well as films such as X+Y and I Came By.
I, Jack Wright will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 9:15pm on Sunday 12 July 2026.
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