BBC Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall reunites with Love Actually co-star in new series
Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has whipped up excitement amongst his followers by teasing a delightful on-set reunion with an old Love Actually cast mate in the incoming series.
Whilst previewing the brand new instalments of Beyond Paradise down under, the actor playing the affable lead detective revealed this tantalising nugget during an interview.
Jubilantly speaking on The Project last Sunday, Marshall unveiled that Abdul Salis - who portrayed his close companion Tony in Love Actually - has graced the enigmatic show with a special appearance, reports the Mirror.
The 52-year-old celebrity was visibly thrilled about encountering Salis anew, despite it being more than two decades since they last acted together. "I had only seen him once in 24 years," he disclosed with sense of wistfulness.
Contemplating the fortuitous twists often found in acting careers, he reflected poetically: "It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You pick up where you left off. It's kind of symbiotic. I love it."
With unmistakable glee about rekindling camaraderie with a former colleague, Marshall added: "So, he came in and did a guest thing and we're all a bit older and, you know, we're not very much wiser. We're all good."
Although tight-lipped regarding the intricacies of Salis's role, Marshall couldn't help but insinuate, possibly exonerating Abdul's character from any foul play. With a suggestive tone, he began: "I don't think he's..." before giving himself to laughter, ensuring audiences stay in the dark for what Wales Online describes as a cheeky manoeuvre to avoid spoilers.
Abdul has certainly left his mark, having portrayed paramedic Curtis Cooper on 'Casualty', and gracing screens with roles in renowned series such as 'Doctor Who', 'Father Brown', and most recently adding 'The Wheel of Time' to his burgeoning filmography.
Kris and Sally Breton have recently offered insights into their new series, drawing from their real-life parenting to mirror the foster care experiences of their characters.
While unpacking the intricacies of DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd's foray into foster care, Kris revealed to HELLO!: "Parenting is often three steps forward, two steps back, and when you think you're winning, the rug gets pulled out from underneath you."
Sally echoed those complexities by sharing reflections from her own life: "I understood getting it wrong. I understand thinking right, I'm getting somewhere, and then the next day, there's a new problem or another worry you've got on the shelf."
She elaborated on the perpetual challenges of parenting, stating: "I understand that you never get to a point where you think: 'I've got this', and then absolutely haven't. And that is parenting in my experience."
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