Brassic season 3: release date, trailer, where is it filmed, and who’s in cast with Michelle Keegan and Joe Gilgun?

Danny Brokcklehurt’s northern dark-comedy has returned this week for a third season.

Starring Joe Gilgun and Michelle Keegan, the series follows Vinnie and his gang of misfits and their day-to-day antics.

Series two of the show ended on a cliffhanger, and the latest season is expected to pick-up where its left off.

Here’s all you need to know about Brassic season three.

When is Brassic season 3 out?

Brassic season three is available to watch in full on Sky Max and NOW.

Who’s in the cast of Brassic season 3?

Brassic season three will see the return of the show’s old favourites.

Joe Gilgun returns as the show’s protagonist, Vinnie O’Neill, and Michelle Keegan returns as Erin. The pair will continue their will-they-won’t-they story line into the new series.

Jude Riordan returns as Tyler and Damien Molony will be back as Dylan. Ryan Sampton and Parth Thakerar return as Tommo and JJ.

Also returning to the  show is The Affair’s Dominic West as Vinnie’s GP, Dr Chris Cox.

Where was Brassic season 3 filmed?

Brassic films in various locations around the North of England.

The location base for the series is Manchester city centre, but the show also shoots in Lancashire, Cheshire, West Yorkshire, and Wales for series 3.

Location manager for the show, Danny Newton, said the North of England has proved consistently brilliant, praising Manchester, adding: "Manchester is so versatile you’ve got the urban landscapes and then can drive 30 minutes and you’re in beautiful countryside.

It’s an ambitious show and is very filmic, we try and create a beautiful backdrop for these extraordinary characters".

Other locations used in the show include the Manchester Star and Garter pub, which is used as the interior of the Crows Nest pub in the series.

Scenes shot for the fictional town of Hawley are filmed in Bacup in Lancashire. Blademoor Prison is actually Shrewsbury Prison, which is now a museum and visitor centre.

Vinnie’s shack is located in the woodlands at Arley Hall in Cheshire, instead of Bolton, and Erin’s home is set on a street in Ashton-under-Lyne.

What is Brassic season 3 about?

The official teaser for the new season said: “Thrilling, funny and specially extended to eight episodes, the new season sees the friends thrown deeper and deeper into trouble. With pressure building from the Police and crime boss Mr. McCann, Vinnie is forced to ruthlessly take no prisoners in his bid to escape.

"Bigger, bolder and more bonkers than ever, it’s a hectic world of bulls, snakes, kidnappings, betrayal, and this time, a full-size horse... It’s classic Brassic!"