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Minnie Driver cuts a stylish figure in a purple coat as she films scenes with James Nesbitt for Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben thriller series in Liverpool

Minnie Driver cuts a stylish figure in a purple coat as she films scenes with James Nesbitt for Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben thriller series in Liverpool

Minnie Driver cut a stylish figure on Tuesday, as she was spotted filming in Liverpool with James Nesbitt for Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben series, Run Away.

The British-American actress, 55, who stars as Ingrid Greene in the new series, donned a chic purple coat and beige trousers with white stripes down the sides as she got to work filming. 

Joining her on set was James, 60, who is leading the new thriller as Simon Greene, after previously having guest roles in the last two Harlan adaptations. 

The actor cut a smart casual figure in a stylish brown suede jacket, shirt, and blue jeans as they strolled down the street. 

The Cold Feet star was first spotted on the set of the highly-anticipated series last month, filming dramatic scenes with Minnie in Manchester.

He was seen covered in a spray of fake blood and looking panicked and shocked as the actress lay strapped on a gurney with an oxygen mask.

Minnie Driver cut a stylish figure on Tuesday, as she was spotted filming in Liverpool with James Nesbitt for Netflix's latest Harlan Coben series, Run Away

Minnie Driver cut a stylish figure on Tuesday, as she was spotted filming in Liverpool with James Nesbitt for Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben series, Run Away

The British-American actress, 55, who stars as Ingrid Greene in the new series, donned a chic purple coat as she got to work filming

The British-American actress, 55, who stars as Ingrid Greene in the new series, donned a chic purple coat as she got to work filming 

The scene appeared to be showing the aftermath of a major car accident, with Minnie being rushed into an ambulance by paramedics, and her body double spotted on set with blood on her neck.

In between shooting, the Good Will Hunting star was all smiles as she and James wrapped up in long padded coats and gloves and chatted away behind the scenes.

The star-studded cast of the series also includes Gavin & Stacey icon Ruth Jones, Harry Potter star Alfred Enoch, and Game of Thrones’ Lucian Msamati.

It marks the return of Netflix’s popular adaptations of Harlan’s book, following the huge success of Fool Me Once, The Stranger, Stay Close and Missing You.

Run Away will follow Simon, a seemingly lucky man with a lovely wife and kids, a great job and a beautiful home. But then his eldest daughter Paige runs away, and everything falls apart.

When Simon finds Paige, vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, he finally has the chance to bring his little girl home.

Only Paige doesn’t necessarily want to be saved, and Simon’s mission leads him to a dangerous underworld of violence and secrets that could tear his family apart forever.

Summing up the story for Netflix’s Tudum, Harlan said: ‘Run Away is about family — about what we will do to keep our family intact, what secrets we keep within our family, and what secrets we keep as a family.’

To complete her ensemble, she sported a pair beige wide-leg trousers, which featured white stripes on the sides, and wore a stylish purple turtleneck jumper

To complete her ensemble, she sported a pair beige wide-leg trousers, which featured white stripes on the sides, and wore a stylish purple turtleneck jumper 

Joining her on set was James, 60, who is leading the new thriller as Simon Greene, after previously having guest roles in the last two Harlan adaptations

Joining her on set was James, 60, who is leading the new thriller as Simon Greene, after previously having guest roles in the last two Harlan adaptations

The actor cut a smart casual figure in a stylish brown suede jacket, shirt, and blue jeans as they filmed scenes outdoors

The actor cut a smart casual figure in a stylish brown suede jacket, shirt, and blue jeans as they filmed scenes outdoors

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‘Every time you walk past the house, there’s a whole universe that goes on behind that door and none of us have a clue what it is.’

While he said he immediately knew James would be perfect for the lead role, gushing: ‘Jimmy just has so much range. He’s so natural and authentic at all times.

‘He’s an empathetic actor in the sense that he feels, and then you feel for him.’

Run Away doesn’t yet have a confirmed release date on Netflix, but it’s likely following the previous pattern all eight episodes will drop on January 1, 2026.

It comes following the success of Harlan’s thriller Fool Me Once in 2024, starring Michelle Keegan in a lead role.

The show became the most-watched series for the first half of the year, racking up an impressive 108 million views.

It saw the British actress, 37, spot her presumed ᴅᴇᴀᴅ husband on a baby camera as her niece and nephew struggled to get to the bottom of the murder of their mother.

The drama, which aired in January 2024 to positive reviews, also starred Joanna Lumley and Richard Armitage.

Run Away doesn¿t yet have a confirmed release date on Netflix, but it¿s likely following the previous pattern all eight episodes will drop on January 1, 2026 (James pictured in 2025's Missing You)

Run Away doesn’t yet have a confirmed release date on Netflix, but it’s likely following the previous pattern all eight episodes will drop on January 1, 2026 (James pictured in 2025’s Missing You)

It comes following the success of Harlan's thriller Fool Me Once in 2024, starring Michelle Keegan in a lead role (pictured)

It comes following the success of Harlan’s thriller Fool Me Once in 2024, starring Michelle Keegan in a lead role (pictured)

More recently, Harlan’s mystery series Missing You filled Fool Me Once’s big boots after it was well-received by viewers following its release at the end of December.

The five-part series followed Missing Persons detective Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar) who was shocked to see her ex-fiancé Josh (Ashley Walters) on a dating app 11 years after he disappeared from her life without a trace.

Josh’s reappearance forced her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s (Lenny Henry) murder and led her to uncover long-buried secrets from her past.

Run Away’s James and Fool Me Once actor Richard joined lead actress Rosalind in the cast which also included Steve Pemberton and Jessica Plummer.

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