Channel 5's gripping drama The Fortune is ready to premiere tonight and it won't be one to miss.Hayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter20:15, 02 Jun 2026Updated 20:24, 02 Jun 2026The Fortune - Channel 5 trailerChannel 5 drama The Fortune launches tonight, exploring the consequences of "buried truths".‌The Fortune is nearly here, with the four-part compelling drama making its debut this evening, Tuesday, June 2, on Channel 5.‌The limited series follows a family's apparently contented existence being thrown into chaos when mother Amanda (portrayed by Eleanor Tomlinson) suddenly inherits a substantial fortune.‌Channel 4 The Fortune castAmanda - Eleanor TomlinsonAmanda is stunned when she learns that she stands to inherit a sizeable estate and an eye-watering £2 million from a man she's never encountered.But why has he chosen to bequeath his wealth to Amanda and what hidden truths will emerge?‌Amanda is played by actress Eleanor Tomlinson, most recognised for her role as Demelza Poldark in the BBC romantic drama Poldark.Among her other notable performances have been in The Outlaws, War of the Worlds and The Couple Next Door.Anthony - Callum Woodhouse‌Actor Callum Woodhouse is most familiar as Tristan Farnon in the beloved Channel 5 period drama All Creatures Great and Small.His credits also include The Durrells, Raven's Hollow, Monster Island and Cold Feet.Woodhouse takes on the role of Anthony, the affluent and vindictive son of Amanda's enigmatic benefactor who is determined to prevent her from inheriting anything.‌Jimmy - Matthew LewisJimmy is Amanda's spouse who is eager for her to accept the inheritance without hesitation, but could there be a hidden motive behind his insistence?Actor Matthew Lewis achieved worldwide recognition in the legendary Harry Potter series portraying Neville Longbottom.‌Subsequently, he has appeared in Me Before You, several episodes of All Creatures Great and Small as Hugh Hulton and more recently, Murder Before Evensong on Channel 5.Martin - Denis LawsonMartin is the affluent patron who passes away and bequeaths his fortune to Amanda for mysterious reasons.‌The role is played by actor Denis Lawson, celebrated for his portrayal of Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy alongside Tom Campbell-Gore in Holby City.Fiona - Rebecca FrontFiona is Martin's bereaved wife who firmly believes his wealth shouldn't be going to Amanda.‌Actress Rebecca Front featured as Nicola Murray in the comedy series The Thick of It, Karen Kelly in Avenue 5, Lady Whitworth in Poldark and Tess in The Other One, among numerous other credits.Boots - Stephen TompkinsonThe cast also includes Boots, the individual employed by the Worralls to locate Amanda and stop her from claiming the inheritance.‌The character is portrayed by actor Stephen Tompkinson, whom audiences will know as Marcus in Chancer, Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey, Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangels and Alan Banks in DCI Banks.Linda - Paula WilcoxActress Paula Wilcox featured as Chrissy Plummer in the ITV 1970s sitcom Man About the House and Elaine Jones in Coronation Street.‌Her credits also include Emmerdale, Mount Pleasant, Upstart Crow, Girlfriends, The Lovers and Boomers. Wilcox is poised to play Amanda's mother Linda, a care home resident battling dementia who possesses crucial details about their family's sinister history.Laura - Nina WadiaActress Nina Wadia is perhaps most recognised for her portrayal of Zainab Masood in EastEnders, alongside her performances in the BBC Two sketch programme Goodness Gracious Me.Article continues belowHer credits also include Aunty Noor in Citizen Khan and Mrs Hussein in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours.Wadia takes on the role of solicitor Lauren Mistry in The Fortune, who sets the narrative in motion by informing Amanda of her surprise inheritance.The Fortune premieres tonight, Tuesday, June 2, at 9pm on Channel 5.