Confirmed Leads and Creative Team
James Nesbitt (Bloody Sunday, The Missing) headlines the series as Simon Greene, a devoted father whose perfect life fractures when his eldest daughter disappears. Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, The Serpent Queen) co-stars as Ingrid Greene, bringing steel and vulnerability to a family fighting to stay whole amid escalating danger.
The series is created by Quay Street Productions for Netflix and executive-produced by Nicola Shindler, Harlan Coben, Danny Brocklehurst, and Richard Fee. Sean Gallagher serves as producer. Episodes are directed by Lindy Heymann and Daniel O’Hara, who between them have extensive credits across premium British drama and elevated thrillers.
Story: A Family Torn Apart
Simon Greene appears to have it all: a longtime marriage, three children, a respected career, and a calm domestic life. That illusion shatters when his eldest daughter Paige vanishes. When Simon finally spots her months later, she is fragile and deeply entangled with a dangerous boyfriend. A tense attempt to bring her home spirals into violence, and Paige disappears again—this time leaving a trail that pulls Simon far beyond the boundaries of his safe suburban world.
As the search intensifies, Simon’s journey threads through a secretive underworld of exploitation, debt, and revenge. The deeper he digs, the more he learns that the crisis isn’t just about losing Paige—it’s also about unraveling the untold truths binding (and breaking) the Greene family. In classic Coben fashion, each revelation raises the stakes: every choice Simon makes to protect his daughter exposes the people he loves to fresh peril.
Full Principal and Supporting Cast
Netflix has confirmed the following cast:
- James Nesbitt as Simon Greene
- Ruth Jones – Elena Ravenscroft
- Minnie Driver as Ingrid Greene
- Alfred Enoch as Isaac Fagbenle
- Lucian Msamati as Cornelius Faber
- Jon Pointing as Ash
- Ellie de Lange as Paige Greene
- Adrian Greensmith as Sam Greene
- Ellie Henry as Anya Greene
- Tracy-Ann Oberman as Jessica Kinberg
- Annette Badland as Lou
- Ingrid Oliver as Yvonne
- Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Dee Dee
- Finty Williams as Enid Corval
- Joe McGann as Wiley Corval
- Amy Gledhill as Ruby Todd
Note: Larry Lamb is not included in the official cast provided by Netflix and the production’s publicity team. Earlier third-party reports listing him have been corrected.
Format, Production Companies, and Filming
Run Away is a six-episode limited series produced by Quay Street Productions (Nolly, It’s A Sin) in association with Netflix. The producing team includes some of the most prolific names in contemporary British drama. The adaptation draws on Coben’s hallmark blend of propulsive plotting and emotional stakes, shaped for television by creative partners with long-standing experience adapting page-turning thrillers.
Principal photography took place across Manchester and the North West of England, with cinematography and production design emphasizing a contrast between warm domestic interiors and the colder, shadowed spaces of the criminal networks Simon navigates. The locations—distinctly urban yet intimate—give the story an authentic British texture that should resonate with both U.K. viewers and the global Netflix audience.
Why This Adaptation Matters
Harlan Coben adaptations have become a reliable source of prestige thrillers on streaming platforms, combining addictive storytelling with family-centered emotion. Run Away looks set to continue that tradition. It’s less a whodunnit than a how-far-would-you-go story—about what happens when ordinary people are forced into extraordinary choices by love, fear, and guilt. The series explores parental responsibility in the age of uncertainty: how well do we know those closest to us, and what lines would we cross to get them back?
What to Expect
- Character-driven suspense: James Nesbitt anchors the show with a performance calibrated for anxiety, resolve, and moral ambiguity, while Minnie Driver brings flinty intelligence and emotional depth.
- Twists with consequences: In Coben’s world, revelations are never just clever; they reshape relationships and expose fault lines—expect a cascade of choices that carry real costs.
- Sense of place: Manchester’s streets, estates, and hidden corners supply both atmosphere and momentum, elevating the chase from plot mechanic to lived-in journey.
- Limited-series focus: With six episodes, the show promises tight pacing without filler—each hour building toward an ending that aims to satisfy both mystery fans and viewers looking for emotional closure.
Release Window
Netflix lists Harlan Coben’s Run Away as launching in early 2026 (exact date TBC). The platform’s first-look images tease a tense reunion in a city park, a fractured family table, and the shadowy figures who pull the strings behind the scenes.
Credits (Selected)
- Creator/Author: Harlan Coben (based on his novel)
- Executive Producers: Nicola Shindler, Harlan Coben, Danny Brocklehurst, Richard Fee
- Producer: Sean Gallagher
- Directors: Lindy Heymann, Daniel O’Hara
- Production Company: Quay Street Productions
- Episodes: 6 (limited series)
- Primary Filming: Manchester & North West England
Source: Official “First Look” materials provided by Netflix/Quay Street Productions via Premier PR. This article reflects the confirmed cast and production details at time of publication.
Photographer credit: Ben Blackall