Shetlands Series 7 return is a bittersweet one for fans of the Scottish BBCcrime drama.

The six-episode run will be actor Douglas Henshalls last in the lead role of DI Jimmy Perez.

A new, as-yet-unannounced, lead actor will be joining the returning cast for that run.

Shetland Douglas Henshall DI Perez

Groundsell has also appeared in Irvine Welsh adaptationCrime,Grantchesterand more.

Hes played by Ladi Emeruwa, whos had previous roles inBerlin Station,ChimericaandRiviera.

Brett recently appeared in Scottish forensics dramaTracesand starred opposite David Tennant in excellent domestic dramaDeadwater Fell.

Shetland S7 Shauna Macdonald as Rachel Cairns

Billy McCabe, Angus Miller asDonnie, and Connor McCarry asPC Alex Grant.

Anne Kidd returns as forensic specialistCora McLean, Anneika Rose as procurator fiscal/public prosecutorMaggie Kean.

Shetland Series 7 airs weekly on BBC One andiPlayerstarting Wednesday August 10that 9pm.

Shetland S7 Andrew Whipp as Danny Cairns

Shetland S7 Nicholas Nunn as Connor Cairns

Shetland S7 Sorcha Groundsell as Bryd Fleming

Shetland S7 Patrick Robinson as Lloyd Anderson

Shetland S7 Ladi Emeruwa as Martin Otina

Shetland S7 Laurie Brett as Alison Woods