British actress Keeley Hawes has been tapped as a co-lead opposite Krysten Ritter in Orphan Black: Echoes, the upcoming offshoot series set in the world of Orphan Black. Hawes and Ritter will be joined by the previously announced Amanda Fix and Avan Jogia. The original series Orphan Black starring Tatiana Maslany premiered in 2013 and ran for five seasons, following a young woman, who finds herself in the center of a conspiracy when she discovers she is one of several clones spread out across the world.

Hawes has been nominated three times for a BAFTA. She is recognized for her work on the hit series "Bodyguard", and also starred in the critically acclaimed British series "Line of Duty". Her other credits include series like "Mrs. Wilson", "Ashes to Ashes", "It’s A Sin" and "The Midwich Cuckoos". Her recent film credits include "Misbehaviour", "Rebecca" and "To Olivia". She can next be seen in the upcoming drama "Stonehouse" alongside her husband, Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen.

The 10-episode Orphan Black: Echoes will take place in the near future and explores the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women — two of them played by Hawes and Ritter — as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Hawes will portray a perceptive but sensitive scientist who finds herself at odds with her own moral code when circumstances lead her to make an unthinkable choice.

The spinoff series is created by Anna Fishko, who will also serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Fishko previously served as a writer and producer on series like FX’s Tyrant, AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead, and Netflix’s Pieces of Her. John Fawcett, who co-created the original series, will return to serve as an executive producer and director. His previous works as director include seventeen episodes of Orphan Black as well as other series like "The Man in the High Castle" and "Rookie Blue".

Orphan Black: Echoes is currently scheduled to premiere in 2023 on AMC and AMC+.