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Recent project: Reports indicate James Norton is starring in the ITV thriller Playing Nice, alongside Niamh Algar, with the show focusing on a couple who discover their child was swapped at birth. This is described as a new psychological drama on ITV, representing his ongoing TV work after previous credits like Happy Valley, Grantchester, and McMafia.
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Public appearances and coverage: Coverage in early January 2025 highlighted Norton’s return to screens with Playing Nice, and interviews note his ongoing activity in TV drama and film around that period.
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Other recent industry coverage: Trade and entertainment outlets circulated items about Norton’s film and TV projects in 2025, including mentions in entertainment lists and actor news roundups.
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Notable back catalog and context: Norton remains best known for roles in Happy Valley (where he earned a BAFTA nomination), Grantchester, War & Peace, and McMafia, with contemporary pieces situating him within ongoing British film/TV acting activity.
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