Nick Returns in Delta Protocol as Filming Begins in Norfolk
Nick is set to reprise his role as JT in Delta Protocol, the sequel to Buying Time, produced by Aturn Films and written, produced and directed by Andy Blithe and Kris Smith. Filming begins on 8 May in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
He returns following a period of growing visibility on screen, including a lead role as Paul Canterbury in Diamond Dogs, now streaming on Amazon Prime, alongside a key role in Buying Time. He describes returning to JT as a chance to “step back into something familiar, but with more depth to explore.”
Alongside acting, Nick will also document the production from behind the scenes, capturing still photography and developing a short film offering an observational account of the shoot.
His work in Diamond Dogs has helped establish him as a recognisable screen presence, and he has spoken about Delta Protocol as a continuation of that trajectory rather than a departure from it.
Buying Time unfolds in a near future where antibiotics have failed and a public health crisis has reshaped society. A corporation called Lifeline introduces a state-backed health chip intended to protect against disease. But as upgraded versions emerge, a hidden logic is revealed: increased protection comes at the cost of human life.
Delta Protocol continues in the aftermath, following Daniel and Tess as they are drawn into a widening investigation that exposes a network of betrayal and institutional corruption. What begins as personal loss expands into something larger and more systemic, forcing them to question the structures around them as much as the people within them.
Beyond his work in film, Nick is also an award-winning rock art photographer with an international profile. His parallel creative paths — one behind the camera, one in front of it — reflect a broader shift in how artists navigate contemporary practice. In an industry defined by change, his work suggests a deliberate embrace of range over specialisation.
“Going to be a busy time shooting the new film. But as always MAD FOR IT!!”
Nick Elliott Rock Art Photographer…
Words by Crystal Sky