Mark Williams, known for his role in , has secured a part in an upcoming film.

Father Brown season 12 continued to hook viewers in with its intriguing mysteries and endearing personal narratives revolving around the priest and his companions.

So it was hardly surprising when the series was renewed for a thirteenth season, slated for release in early 2026.

However, for now, Williams is setting aside his cassock to embrace a vastly different character.

The 65-year-old actor is set to feature in the forthcoming sci-fi film Dream Hacker, currently in post-production.

Williams is cast as Edgar Wainwright, although further details about his involvement remain under wraps.

Williams isn't the only familiar face appearing in the yet-to-be-released film.

Actress Glynis Barber, known for her seven-year stint as Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, will be joining him as Sue Hamilton.

Barber, who starred alongside Patrick Swayze in Point Break and recently played Norma Crow in Channel 4's Hollyoaks, will share the screen with Star Trek's Counsellor Deanna Troi actress Marina Sirtis.

She graced the Star Trek: Next Generation universe for seven years until 1994, only to continue her voyage in the cinematic ventures Generations and First Contact.

The ensemble of Dream Hacker also boasts Gary Webster, known from Minder and Family Affairs, along with The Wheel of Time's Cameron Jack, and EastEnders' Anthony Moon played by Matt Lapinskas.

Dream Hacker delves into the world of scientific whizz Professor Jennifer Connelly, played by Molly Hanson, who's an expert in the field of dreams and their impact on our waking lives.

For years, she has championed the theory that she could watch and record people's dreams and have the ability to influence them.

Upon securing a Government fund to pursue her ground-breaking hypothesis, Jennifer decides to test out the equipment by experimenting on herself.

But when she falls asleep, she encounters Adam, an artificial intelligence entity and "an unexpected by-product of her invention and her conduit into the world she created".

Father Brown is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.