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    Playing JK Rowling’s detective in Strike? My integrity sits fine with it, says Tom Burke

    by Ellie Harrison May 27, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: BBC/Bronte Film and TV Ltd/Alex Rendell

    Tom Burke has shared his feelings about starring in Strike, the hit BBC adaptation of the detective novels written by JK Rowling.

    The 42-year-old actor has portrayed the one-legged private eye, Cormoran Strike, since 2017 and is returning to the role for its sixth season, which began shooting in February.

    Speaking , Burke discussed

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