![(L-R) Silent Witness characters Jack Hodgson [David Caves], Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Dr Simone Tyler (Genesis Lynea)](https://www.rte.ie/images/00183015-800.jpg)
The BBC has announced that Genesis Lynea has joined the BBC One procedural Silent Witness as forensic ecologist Dr Simone Tyler.
Announcing Lynea's casting, the BBC said that when Dr Tyler is "asked by Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack Hodgson (David Caves) to help solve a murder, she questions whether her skills are the right match for The Lyell Centre".
"Simone feels more comfortable in the safety of an academic lab reconstructing ancient habitats, but her unique skills and lively personality could be exactly what the team needs," it added.
Lynea described Dr Tyler as "a zealous and meticulous ecologist who is making a massive jump from museum to the mortuary".
"It's been a lovely surprise to film a project during such a testing time, with so much to learn and sink my teeth into," she continued.
"It's really fulfilling to learn a new way of thinking and seeing through the eyes of Simone - as she learns, I learn.
"The science of forensics is very intricate work and it's been fun to play alongside the Silent Witness team. Watch this space!"
Lawrence Till, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Production, explained: "Forensic ecology is the analysis of human remains, bugs, plants, soil samples and other particulates from crime scenes and is vital in proving the presence of a body and its deposition to establish a time and place of death. It is a great addition to the pathology carried out by Nikki Alexander and forensic science executed by Jack Hodgson.
"Genesis brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to Silent Witness and plays Simone with a great sense of fun. I'm confident she will quickly become a much-loved addition to the team."
The new series of Silent Witness airs on BBC One on Mondays and Tuesdays.
