Hustle was one of the BBC’s most popular crime shows during the 00s, with the programme attracting millions of viewers during its eight-year run.
The show followed the exploits of ‘Mickey Bricks’ Stone, played by Adrian Lester, and his team of con artists, who specialise in a ‘long con’. The characters adopted a Robin Hood mentality, only targeting immoral marks before rinsing them of their cash.
Despite the show coming to a conclusion in 2012, many fans have been hoping for its return, and during an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, Adrian revealed that there were “conversations” around a revival of the gritty show.
The 57-year-old shared: ” I was much younger then, it finished 20 years ago. Just between us, if you don’t tell anyone, there’s always conversations about it possibly coming back.
“It’s something that’s been really well loved by the public, it was a great success for BBC and for Kudos, the producers, and we are ever hopeful that in some way, shape, or form, it might come back on our screens.”
But what have the stars been up to since the show first aired nearly two decades ago? Scroll down to find out…
© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty IAdrian led the cast of the show
Adrian Lester
Hustle was Adrian’s first major role since he made his debut in 1987, and the star has secured several major TV roles since including in Red Band Society, London Spy, The Undeclared War and The Sandman. He’s also appeared in several major blockbusters like The Day After Tomorrow, Doomsday, Jimi: All Is by My Side and Mary Queen of Scots.
However, it’s Adrian’s theatre career that has established him as one of the faces of British acting, with the star having major roles in As You Like It, Hamlet, Henry V, Othello and Cyrano de Bergerac. Adrian made his Broadway debut in 2021, appearing as various characters in The Lehman Trilogy; his performance earned from a Tony nomination.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesRobert has since passed away
Robert Vaughn
Legendary American actor Robert played Albert Stroller, a mentor to the criminal group who is often the person who identifies the marks for the group to target. Robert was incredibly well-established by the time he appeared in the show, thanks to his roles in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Magnificent Seven and Superman III.
The show came towards the end of Robert’s incredible career, which saw him nominated for an Academy Award and four Golden Globes, but he continued to act, appearing in the likes of Excuse Me for Living, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and even a guest stint on Coronation Street.
Robert sadly died at the age of 83 on 11 November 2016 after undergoing treatment for leukaemia.
© Getty ImagesRibert appeared in every episode
Robert Glenister
Robert can boast to be the only cast member to have appeared in every episode of the classic drama, portraying ‘Three Socks’ Morgan, who was gifted with impersonation talents, in all eight seasons.
The star, who is the older brother of actor Philip Glenister, got his big break in the series, and went on to star in the likes of Jane Hall, Spooks, Close to the Enemy, Suspicion and Sherwood. He also served as the narrator for Law & Order: UK, after previously playing D.S. Jimmy Valentine in the series.
© GC ImagesJaime appeared in the first four seasons
Jaime Murray
Jaime played Stacie Monroe in the first four seasons of Hustle, before making a guest appearance in the show’s final season. Jaime’s character often used her sex appeal to manipulate a potential mark, while also keeping herself emotionally guarded.
Although she was born in the UK, the actress has established herself on the other side of the pond, appearing in the likes of Dexter, Valentine, Warehouse 13, Ringer, Defiance, Once Upon a Time and Gotham.
In 2014, she married talent agent and entertainment lawyer Bernie Cahill, previously representing the likes of Chris and Liam Hemsworth and Cobie Smulders.
© FilmMagicMarc played the ‘new boy’ of the group
Marc Warren
Marc appeared in the first four seasons of the show as Danny Blue, the latest recruit to the group who often was at odds to try and prove himself. Although Marc left the show due to a scheduling conflict, he did reappear for the show’s final season.
Marc has since appeared in the likes of Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather, Mad Dogs, Missing You and Van der Valk, having appeared in the rebooted version of the show since 2020.
© Getty ImagesAshley only appeared in one season
Ashley Walters
Ashley only appeared in the show during its fourth season, where he played Billy Bond, a con artist similar to Danny Blue. Although several cast members reappeared in the show’s final season, Ashley opted not to reprise the role.
The star, who is also a famous rapper, has since appeared in Stormbreaker, Top Boy, Bulletproof, A Thousand Blows and Adolescence, playing DI Luke Bascombe in the Netflix smash hit, a role which saw him nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award.
© WireImageMatt is most famous for his stints on EastEnders
Matt Di Angelo
Matt joined the cast of Hustle in its fifth season, serving as a replacement for Danny, and he portrayed Sean Kennedy. Before appearing on the show, Matt was most famous for his role as Dean Wicks on EastEnders, and he also reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2007.
Following the end of Hustle, Matt reprised his role as Dean for two separate stints on the BBC’s soap, and he also appeared as Francesco Alidosi in Borgia as well as Fletch in Ordinary Lies.
In 2021, he married wedding planner Sophia Perry, and the following year, the pair had twins.
© Getty ImagesKelly joined the show in its fifth season
Kelly Adams
Like Matt, Kelly joined the show in the fifth season, with her character of Emma Kennedy serving as a replacement to Jaime’s character.
Kelly has been busy since appearing in the show, starring in the likes of Bluestone 42, Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, Mr Selfridge, Doc Martin and London Kills.
In 2011, Kelly walked down the aisle with photographer Chris Kennedy.
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