He’s been back to work on series six, after production was delayed by COVID-19.
Line Of Duty star Martin Compston marked a decade since he landed the role of DS Steve Arnott with a fun behind the scenes snap on Thursday.
The actor shared the image alongside co-stars Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar with the caption: ’10 years later #lineofduty6′ as he prepared to film another of the show’s iconic interrogation scenes.
Throwback: Line Of Duty star Martin Compston marked a decade since he landed the role of DS Steve Arnott with a fun behind the scenes snap on Thursday
Line Of Duty’s first series aired on BBC Two in March 2012, although it’s likely Martin would have landed the role many months earlier.
His snap proved the cast have barely changed despite years battling ‘bent coppers’ in the fictional AC-12.
Martin shared the snap after filming for series six resumed in early September in Belfast, with showrunner Jed Mercurio admitting he’s still hopeful the show will return to screens in 2021.
Iconic: The actor shared a snap alongside his co-stars (Vicky pictured as DC Kate Fleming and Adrian as Superintendent Ted Hastings) after the first series hit screens in 2012
In a recent photo from the set, Martin posed as his character DS Steve Arnott while sitting behind a glass wall, which appeared to be in a prison.
Martin also posted the picture to his own Instagram where he captioned it with: ‘Officially back in business #waistcoatup #lineofduty6.’
The actor also posted a fun snap of himself getting his longer locks, which he grew during lockdown, cut by hair stylist Cat Coogan.
Behind-the-scenes: Martin also shared a snap of his latest dapper look as he got into character to play DS Arnott
The hairdresser made sure she took social-distancing measures as she wore a face mask, visor and plastic apron.
Martin shared a before and after snap, which he captioned: ‘This woman’s surgical with scissors.’
The star also posted up a picture of himself in police uniform teasing fans: ‘In The civvies, must be Line of Duty 6.’
Vicky McClure took to Instagram to post a picture of herself with Martin at a distance, which she captioned: ‘Hello mate’
It’s back! Martin shared the snap after filming for series six resumed in Belfast, with showrunner Jed Mercurio admitting he’s hopeful the show will return to screens in 2021
Talking about the highly-anticipated return to filming, creator Jed said: ‘We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for Series 6 and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible. Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times.’
Series regulars, Martin, Vicky McClure (DI Kate Fleming) and Adrian Dunbar (Superintendent Ted Hastings), also issued statements about their return to filming.
Martin, 36, said: ‘It’s been a long few months and it will be a different way of working from when we stopped, but I’m delighted to be back on the case with the Line of Duty team!’
Vicky, 37, added: ‘Been sitting on these incredible scripts for some time now, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to it and seeing the Line of Duty family.’
Hit show: Series regulars, Martin, Vicky and Adrian, also issued statements about their return to filming (above is showrunner Mercurio with the lead stars)
While Adrian, 62, commented: ‘Even with the imposition of Covid restrictions I can’t hide my excitement at getting the team back together. So many people wondering…what happens next?’
Line Of Duty insisted that they have worked with health and safety consultants in accordance to government guidelines to ensure the safety of cast and crew.
Executive Producer for World Productions, Simon Heath, said: ‘It’s been almost six months since we stopped shooting.
‘But following our implementation of all the industry Covid protocols, we’re delighted to be able to resume filming series six safely.’
Reunited: Vicky also recently took to Instagram to post a picture of herself with Martin at a distance, which she captioned: ‘Hello mate’