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Matthew Goode: From Supporting Roles to Leading the Cast in Netflix's Dept. Q

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Matthew Goode, an English actor known for his diverse range of roles in TV and film, is set to lead the cast of Netflix's new detective drama, Dept. Q, based on the popular Danish book series. Goode has been appearing on screens for the past 20 years, with notable roles in films like Leap Year, Stoker, and The Imitation Game, as well as TV shows such as Downton Abbey and A Discovery of Witches. With his new role as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in Dept. Q, Goode will take on a more prominent lead character, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Matthew Goode was born in Exeter on April 3, 1978, to a geologist father and a nurse mother who also directed amateur theatre.
  • Goode's acting career spans over two decades, with his debut screen role in 2002's Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister.
  • He has appeared in films such as Watchmen, A Single Man, Stoker, and The Imitation Game, as well as TV shows like Downton Abbey, The Crown, and A Discovery of Witches.
  • Goode will play the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in Netflix's Dept. Q, a character based on the books by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, set in Edinburgh instead of Copenhagen.
  • The show features a cast including Scottish actors Chloe Pirrie, Kate Dickie, and Shirley Henderson.

Statistics:

  • Matthew Goode has been acting for over 20 years.
  • He has appeared in over 30 films and TV shows.
  • Dept. Q is set in Edinburgh, a city in Scotland with a population of approximately 488,000 people (Source: Edinburgh City Council, 2019).
  • The Netflix series will take audiences on a journey around the city, showcasing its landmarks and culture.

Sources:

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  • Edinburgh City Council (2019). Population of Edinburgh.
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