Lewis has recently directed ‘Prey II’ for Red Productions and ITV.
Written by Prey creator Chris Lunt, the new three-part story will see Rosie Cavaliero reprise her role as DS Susan Reinhardt the no-nonsense, hard-working cop.
Philip Glenister takes the role of Prison Officer David Murdoch whose life becomes complicated when on a routine visit to a Manchester hospital, David takes a phone call which will change his life forever and suddenly see him on the wrong side of the law.
Philip Glenister and Rosie Cavaliero are joined by Myanna Buring (Banished, Ripper Street), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Utopia, Misfits), Ralph Ineson (Game Of Thrones, The Office) and Sammy Winward (Emmerdale).
The drama has been commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea. The series has been executively produced by Red founder Nicola Shindler and produced by Tom Sherry.