The gripping psychological thriller The Stolen Girl is set to captivate ITV audiences tonight, Wednesday, February 25, at 9pm. Originally released on Disney+ last year, this edge-of-your-seat drama features a stellar ensemble cast, blending established icons with rising stars.
A Mother's Worst Nightmare Unfolds
The plot centres on nine-year-old Lucia, who eagerly arranges her first sleepover with a new friend named Josie. Her mother, Elisa Blix, portrayed by Denise Gough, is initially hesitant but is charmed by Josie's mother, Rebecca Walsh, played by Holliday Grainger, and their beautiful home. Reluctantly, Elisa agrees, much to Lucia's delight.
Chaos erupts the following day when Elisa and her husband Fred, Jim Sturgess, arrive to collect Lucia, only to discover the house empty. A cleaner insists that "no one lives here", plunging the parents into a desperate search for their missing daughter. The central mystery revolves around why Rebecca kidnapped Lucia and what dark secrets will surface during the frantic investigation.
Meet the Key Cast Members
Denise Gough as Elisa Blix
Denise Gough delivers a powerful performance as Elisa, a mother facing every parent's deepest fear. As she searches frantically for Lucia, long-buried secrets begin to emerge. Gough is renowned for her roles in Stella, Cuffs, Apple Tree Yard, and Netflix's Who Is Erin Carter?. She recently reprised her role as Dedra Meero in the second season of Disney+'s Andor.
Holliday Grainger as Rebecca Walsh
Holliday Grainger portrays the enigmatic Rebecca, Josie's mother, who initially charms Elisa before abducting Lucia. Grainger is best known for playing Robin Ellacott in the series Strike and DCI Rachel Carey in BBC's The Capture. She also starred as Anastacia in Disney's 2015 Cinderella and appears in the upcoming film Mickey 17 with Robert Pattinson.
Jim Sturgess as Fred Blix
Jim Sturgess plays Fred, Elisa's husband, who becomes entangled in controversy as secrets spill during the police investigation. Sturgess gained fame as Dexter in the 2011 romance One Day alongside Anne Hathaway. His other notable works include Cloud Atlas, Hard Sun, and Apartment 7A.
Supporting Cast Highlights
Ambika Mod stars as Selma Desai, an inquisitive journalist from Dash Voice who investigates the abduction when police fail to prioritise it. Mod is recognised for her roles in This Is Going To Hurt and Netflix's One Day.
Bronagh Waugh plays DI Shona Sinclair, a leading detective on the case. Waugh is famed for her four-year stint as Cheryl Brady in Hollyoaks and as Sally Ann Spector in Netflix's The Fall.
Layo-Christina Akinlude appears as DS Lizzie Walker, DI Sinclair's partner, known for roles in The End of the F*****g World and Grime Kids.
Michael Workeye portrays Kaleb Negasi, Selma's exasperated editor who urges her to drop the case. Workeye has featured in This Is Going To Hurt and the upcoming Black Mirror season seven.
A Thrilling ITV Premiere
With its complex characters and suspenseful narrative, The Stolen Girl promises to be a must-watch psychological thriller. The combination of a haunting plot and a talented cast ensures that ITV viewers will be hooked from the very first episode. Tune in tonight to unravel the mysteries behind Lucia's disappearance and the shocking truths that emerge.
