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Black Mirror series six full cast – here’s where you have seen the Netflix stars before

BLACK Mirror have unveiled their full cast for the sixth series - and you might have seen them before.

Viewers of Charlie Brooker's dystopian series, which first hit screens in 2011, will be delighted to hear of its return.

Black Mirror will be back for a sixth series
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Black Mirror will be back for a sixth seriesCredit: Netflix

Black Mirror has been off air for four years but it looks like the wait might just be worth it after Netflix dropped the action-packed first-look trailer.

And fans won't have long to wait before the dark sci-fi show arrives, with Netflix revealing the new series will begin streaming this June.

An A-list cast has been confirmed to head up the show ranging from Salma Hayek and Aaron Paul to Kate Mara.

But where have you seen the actors before? Keep reading to find out...

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Salma Hayek

Salma is no stranger to Netflix
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Salma is no stranger to NetflixCredit: Getty

The 56-year-old Mexican-American actress has featured in a host of movies and series over the years.

She's best known for her roles in films such as Frida, Desperado and Grown Ups starring alongside Adam Sandler.

Salma is no stranger to Netflix, with the streaming giant previously announcing she would work with Anne Hathaway on Kotaro Isaka's Seesaw Monster.

Aaron Paul

Aaron has previously worked on Breaking Bad
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Aaron has previously worked on Breaking BadCredit: Getty

Aaron, 43, is perhaps best known for his work on smash-hit series Breaking Bad. He played the role of Jesse Pinkman in the AMC show.

He's also worked on films including Need for Speed and Exodus: Gods and Kings.

Aaron has even had a cameo in The Simpsons as part of a crossover between Breaking Bad and the American sitcom.

Kate Mara

In 2015 Kate played the role of Beth Johanssen in The Martain, where she had to get very close to Matt Damon
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In 2015 Kate played the role of Beth Johanssen in The Martain, where she had to get very close to Matt DamonCredit: Getty

This isn't the first major Netflix show Kate has worked on, having starred in the acclaimed House of Cards, playing the role of reporter Zoe Barnes.

The 40-year-old also appeared as computer analyst Shari Rothenberg on Fox thriller 24.

In 2015 Kate played the role of Beth Johanssen in The Martain, where she had to get very close to Matt Damon.

Himesh Patel

From Walford to Hollywood - Himesh previously starred in EastEnders
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From Walford to Hollywood - Himesh previously starred in EastEndersCredit: Getty

Himesh played the role of Tamwar Masood on the BBC show for just under ten years between 2007 and 2016 before heading to the US to forge a successful career.

In 2019 he starred in musical romantic comedy film Yesterday, and for the 2020 science fiction action film Tenet with John David Washington.

He's also played the character of Keith for the family and comedy animated movie The Amazing Maurice.

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They are just some of the stars set to appear with even more famous faces expected to be announced in due course.

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