Lesley Sharp stars as Detective Inspector Hannah Laing in Channel 4’s ‘Before We Die‘, with Vincent Regan as DCI Sean Laing and Patrick Gibson as Christian De Jong, an undercover detective.
Main cast
- Hannah LaingLesley Sharp1–3Main
- Christian De JongPatrick Gibson1–3Main
- Sean LaingVincent Regan1–3Main
Supporting cast
- DCI Karl SundströmToni Gojanovic1–3Supp
- DC Claire WardRebecca Scroggs1–3Supp
- Mandy LaingTracy Whitwell1–2Supp
- Stefan KowalskiTerez Rácz1–2Supp
- Diana LaingLorna Nickson Brown1–3Supp
- IvanMáté Haumann1–2Supp
- DS Adam BarrettAdam James2–3Supp
- NatashaMátyás Papp1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- MilanZsolt Nagy1Guest
- PatrikGábor Bodnár1Guest
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About this cast
‘Before We Die’ is a British crime drama series that first aired on Channel 4 in 2021. The show follows Detective Inspector Hannah Laing as she navigates a complex undercover operation with a troubled young detective, Christian De Jong, while dealing with personal and professional betrayal.
FAQs
Who plays DI Hannah Laing in Before We Die?
Lesley Sharp plays Detective Inspector Hannah Laing.
Who plays Christian De Jong in Before We Die?
Patrick Gibson plays Christian De Jong, the young undercover detective.
Who plays Sean Laing in Before We Die?
Vincent Regan plays DCI Sean Laing, Hannah’s husband.
Is Before We Die based on a true story?
No, Before We Die is a fictional crime drama, not based on a specific true story. It is an adaptation of a Swedish series of the same name.
How many seasons of Before We Die are there?
As of 2025, there are three seasons of Before We Die.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026