George Kay, the writer who helped make shows such as Lupin and Hijack, is creating a new six-part crime drama for ITV called Gone. The show will star David Morrissey and Eve Myles in the main roles, and it will be produced by New Pictures, in collaboration with Kay's own company, Observatory Pictures, with All3Media handling international sales.The plot is located in and around Bristol and begins when the wife of a headmaster named Sarah Polly goes missing. It stars David Morrissey as Michael Polly, who becomes the primary suspect in his wife's disappearance, and Eve Myles as Detective Annie Cassidy, the officer who will take a good look at him as the investigation unfolds. The series begins with a mystery and then follows how the investigation reveals more and more about the people involved.The producers of the series have stated that it draws on real policing work, as well as reporting from a crime reporter. George Kay and the team have said that to make sure the police work feels real onscreen, they will be using former police officers and reporters as consultants. The fact that they will be using real experiences will make the drama feel real while allowing it to remain within the realm of fiction.What do viewers need to know about George Kay's Gone?Gone will be a six-part drama directed by Richard Laxton. Additional cast includes Jennifer Macbeth, Arthur Hughes, Elliot Cowan, Rupert Evans, and Clare Higgins, who join Morrissey and Myles in the central group. The production team describes the series as a tense, slow-burning thriller and a character-based story about a response to a serious event within a small community.George Kay formed Observatory Pictures with New Pictures and All3Media. Establishing his own label allows Kay to develop and create new programming with a label he introduced and owns. Over the last few years, Kay has written and led multiple prominent series, and this latest endeavor will continue the notable work he has done, which has captured a significant audience and praise from critics and broadcasters. New Pictures is a strong partner to get Kay's new series made and sold internationally.ITV's drama department has expressed its enthusiasm for the creators of Gone and, furthermore, believes it is going to be brilliant. ITV and the production companies' comments to the press certainly indicate a belief that the story will resonate with viewers in the UK and abroad, while a well-rounded cast and thoughtful elements for dealing with the subject matter were mentioned as key reasons for viewing.Eve Myles to appear in Gone - Source: GettyWhy does the series Gone sound interesting?The project Gone is a fascinating concept, because it pairs a writer of film and television, who is now running his own production company, with popular actors and people with real policing experience. The producers state that the series will look at themes such as privilege and prejudice and frame the story in places that will feel familiar to the audience. Importantly, they place importance on real-world user experience along with the performance to add honesty to the drama while introducing tension.For viewers, the casting of Morrissey and Myles in Gone is a great drawing card for the series, as both have recently played a lead role on television and, importantly, have shown they can carry long and serious roles in film or television. The producers listed Mark Hedges as producer and George Kay, Willow Grylls, and Matt Sandford as executive producers, who are also individuals who have provided television productions in high-profile dramas. The team says they will check police procedure closely and will work with journalists and former officers so that the story and the small details feel right.The production process of Gone will include planning locations, building sets, and arranging a shooting schedule over the months ahead. Casting is confirmed for the main parts, and more supporting actors are expected to be announced soon. When filming of Gone starts, the makers say viewers can expect long scenes that build tension slowly and careful work that keeps the mystery at the center. The hope is that the series will reach TV screens in the UK and be sold abroad so people in other countries can also see it.David Morrissey to appear in Gone - Source: GettyThus, Gone from George Kay is another series that many will be eager to view. It features familiar performers, a team with extensive experience in making shows, and a conceptual framework and written plan that draw on real-life experiences of police officers and their work as the basis for the storytelling. ITV and the production companies have done a little background work for the early stages. Still, it now travels from script to shooting to screen, where audiences will ultimately determine its authenticity and whether it is compelling.