Actors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among star-studded cast hoping for victory as BBC’s hit spin-off series returns to screens

Considering the Traitors is a game of murderous treachery played out in a castle, the Shakespearian actors in the cast of the new celebrity spin-off series should be well set.

Oscar-winner Richard E Grant, acclaimed actor Michael Sheen and The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey are among the thespians vying for victory this year, all of who have the Bard on their CV.

They are joined by Industry star Myha’la, comedian Miranda Hart and Love Island host Maya Jama.

Actress, model and ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Hall, former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock and singer-songwriter James Blunt will also be competing.