Death in Paradise star to ‘reunite’ with Kris Marshall | UK News

Death in Paradise star Tobi Bakare, who performs JP Hooper, will make his epic return to the BBC collection tonight – and followers are thrilled about it. JP initially left Saint Marie with his spouse and twin daughters after getting promoted within the police drive.

However, the police sergeant has confirmed he’ll seem in one episode, however might he be right here to keep? The upcoming collection may also see Don Gilet make his official debut because the lead detective, DI Mervin Wilson, after taking up from Ralf Little, who performed DI Neville Parker.

Speaking to Express.co.uk and different press earlier than the primary episode, actor Tobi mentioned why he felt it was proper to return to the position and whether or not he would seem in the Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise, which might see him reunite with Kris Marshall.

Tobi and Kris, who performs DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise, initially labored collectively in Death in Paradise earlier than their characters made their exits. However, years later, Kris reprised his position in the show spin-off, which is set and filmed in Devon and Cornwall.

Teasing his look in Beyond Paradise, the actor shared: “The spin-off of Death in Paradise… the franchise of Death in Paradise has been so interesting, I was like, ‘Wow, this is some Marvel stuff.’

“Look for me, Red Planet, the manufacturing company that runs this complete factor, I simply have deep respect for them. They’re simply a excellent manufacturing company, and I’ll at all times have my ear open to ideas, and if it is sensible for myself, my household, my profession, and all issues align, then yeah, you may see me in Cornwall with my shorts on.”

When asked why he wanted to return to play JP, Tobi continued, “It was the truth that I used to be across the season earlier than; I had a little episode in the season earlier than.

“I always say, you know when a storyline makes sense, an actor serves a story, and as much as the proximity between the two episodes, this one and the previous one, I thought was a bit much.

“You know, as an actor, generally you will get insecure and type of go, ‘I do not need people to assume I’m similar to making an attempt to eat off Death in Paradise a lot, I would like to show them I’ve moved on’.”

He added: “But to be sincere with you, as I stated, the show is phenomenal. Tim [Key] is phenomenal. The storyline is great, and Death in Paradise is home. It’s a second home for me, so it is at all times going to be a privilege to be requested to come back. It simply had to make a bit of sense, and it made sense, and I used to be like, ‘Yeah, let’s do that’.”

The synopsis for the series, which begins tonight, teases: “As the solar beats down on the shimmering sea, we’re transported back to the sun-drenched Caribbean island of Saint Marie, and this time with a new Detective Inspector in tow; however will DI Mervin Wilson stay in the job for long?

“Following the recently cracked case of ‘Who shot the Santas?’, along with the revelation that his estranged mother has recently passed away, Mervin is ready to get back home and leave the island for good. But when a case close to the hearts of those at the station presents itself, he may be tempted to extend his stay…

“A Londoner by means of and thru, Mervin continues to ruffle feathers however swiftly proves his price and exhibits hints of a more susceptible facet to his hardened exterior whereas working with the crew to help remedy some of the island’s most confounding circumstances but.”

It continues: “Meanwhile, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson should deal with momentous information from the Chief Commissioner in Jamaica; Naomi finds herself at a crossroads when an previous flame reappears in her life; Darlene turns into a mentor when a new officer joins the ranks; and in her position as Mayor, Catherine should work to defend Selwyn and the crew; and with the chance to be taught more about his mom’s life, Mervin begins to uncover issues will not be all that they appear in Saint Marie…”

Death in Paradise airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.