British actor joins Ibrahim family cast for TV drama

As production gets underway for the TV adaption of Kings Cross figurehead John Ibrahim’s life, a new face has joined the cast from overseas.

British actor Tim Roth has joined the cast of John Ibrahim TV drama Last King of the Cross after Deadwood star Ian McShane was forced to pull out of the production.

McShane, 79, was to play the lead antagonist, Ezra Shipman in the 10-part series that is based on Ibrahim’s book of the same name and will detail his life as a nightclub mogul in Sydney’s Kings Cross.

Roth, 61, has stepped in to play Shipman after fellow Brit McShane cited health reasons for not being able to come to Australia.

Tim Roth will replace Ian McShane in The Last King of the Cross. Picture: Kevin Winter

Actor Tim Roth. Picture: John Phillips

“It’s unfortunate that Ian is unable to join us and we wish him a speedy recovery,” producer Mark Fennessy said.

“We are truly delighted that the super brilliant Tim Roth joins our cast as Ezra, and cannot wait to see him breathe life into yet another unforgettable character.”

Lincoln Younes pictured on the set of Ibrahim King of the Cross. Picture: Richard Dobson

Lincoln Younes meanwhile will play the lead of Ibrahim while the cast also includes Callan Mulvey, Tess Haubrich, Matt Nable and Damian Walshe-Howling.

Roth meanwhile has enjoyed a long career in Hollywood and was nominated for an Academy Award for 1995 film, Rob Roy.