Doctor Foster Returns for Final Series
Suranne Jones has been spotted on set for the first time as filming for the long-awaited third series of Doctor Foster officially began. The psychological thriller, which last aired in 2017, has been confirmed to return for a final season this year.
The actress was seen arriving at an unassuming street in Parminster, driving a burgundy Porsche. She wore a dark blue navy satin gown for the scenes, quickly making her way into the house while in costume. Suranne, who is 47 years old and known for her role in Coronation Street, plays Gemma Foster, a character who initially suspected her husband, Simon (Bertie Carvel), of having an affair.
The second series ended with the couple’s son, Tom Foster, running away from his family after struggling with the trauma of their toxic split and custody battle. Fans are hoping the upcoming third series will finally reveal what happened to Tom. It has been confirmed that a now-adult Tom, played by Tom Taylor, will appear in the final season.
Last week, Suranne shared a photo of the cast with her co-stars Tom and Bertie, captioning it: ‘Just your average family trying to work through some s**t… Nothing to see here!’
Reprising the Role
Speaking about returning as Gemma, Suranne said: ‘When I got the call to ask if I wanted to return as Gemma Foster, I knew the time was right. We needed space from the first two series, and we needed Tom — Gemma and Simon’s runaway son — to return as an adult with questions. For me, this time around it’s about accountability and questioning — can we ever truly sever ties with our past and the damage or traumas that haunt us, so we can fully move forward? Gemma and Simon have so much to unpick!’
She added: ‘It’s been an exciting time working with the brilliant Mike Bartlett again, and the team at Drama Republic, on the scripts and now I can’t wait to start filming.’
Executive Producer’s Perspective
Executive producer Mike Barlett shared his thoughts on the return of the series: ‘I’ve always hoped that we’d get to tell the final part of Gemma’s story — which is about a woman seeking justice in an unfair world. That feels as relevant now as when Gemma first found a blonde hair on the scarf. It’s been a joy to team up once again with the hugely talented Drama Republic, the now very grown-up and brilliant Tom Taylor, the inimitable Bertie Carvel and of course, the incomparable Suranne Jones, to tell the final chapter of this story and revisit Parminster — where it turns out there’s still secrets, betrayals, vengeance and perhaps one last dinner party…’
BBC Drama Director’s Comments
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, commented on the return of Doctor Foster: ‘It’s a privilege to welcome Doctor Foster back to the BBC after almost a decade away. The extent to which the first two series gripped the nation is a credit to Mike’s writing, the talented team at Drama Republic and our magnificent cast — and now we’re ready do it one more time in this epic final chapter. Bring it on!’
Producers’ Excitement
Rosanna Benn and Jude Liknaitzky, the executive producers for the company, expressed their excitement about the finale: ‘We are so excited to be bringing the finale of Doctor Foster to the screen. Mike Bartlett has written thrilling, gripping, audacious scripts that see Gemma and Simon re-encounter one another ten years on and it is electrifying!!! We cannot wait to watch the phenomenal Suranne and Bertie together on screen once again. And to meet the grown-up Tom. It is honestly going to be an amazing ride!’
