Heartbeat star becomes frontrunner to lead Death in Paradise-style spin-off
Heartbeat legend Jason Durr is amongst the frontrunners to portray the main detective in a Death in Paradise-style spin-off entitled Death in Benidorm.
The plot for Death in Benidorm revolves around Detective Dennis Crown, who "has swapped the chaos of the UK for a quieter life running a bar in Benidorm".
The show's synopsis reveals: "But when tourists start turning up dead, he's reluctantly drawn back into detective work-egged on by his barmaid Rosa, a crime drama superfan.
"With Dennis's real-world experience and Rosa's encyclopaedic TV knowledge, each episode sees the duo tackling a new murder in paradise, whilst trying to remain on the right side of the local Spanish cops."
And whilst no official announcement has been made regarding who will portray the main detective, gambling firms have started speculating about possible casting decisions, reports Wales Online.
Jason features amongst the names being considered, alongside Neil Morrissey, Rob Brydon, and Mark Benton.
However, the former Heartbeat actor, who portrayed PC Mike Bradley, has been offered odds of 8/1 to secure the leading role.
"As a household name with a strong track record in other shows, Morrissey brings the right mix of humour, emotional depth and recognisability, if the producers are aiming to turn heads and draw in ratings."
He continued: "Hot on his heels is Mark Benton, a Channel 5 favourite which could see him easily fit into the role of Dennis Crown. Benton's everyman appeal and proven charm in Shakespeare and Hathaway would slot perfectly into the tone of a light-but-meaningful coastal crime drama.
"For now, though, the latest odds suggest it's Morrissey who looks most likely to be sipping sangria while solving sun-drenched secrets!"
Additional contenders include James Nesbitt, Lee Ingleby, Philip Glenister and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
The network is yet to announce a transmission date or unveil casting information.
Death in Benidorm will air on Channel 5.
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