Death in Paradise's Humphrey Goodman reunites with co-star in show twist

Kris Marshall, the beloved star of Death in Paradise, has thrilled fans with the revelation that he's reuniting with Abdul Salis, his old mate from Love Actually, in the latest season of the hit BBC detective series. While promoting Beyond Paradise in Australia, the actor dropped the bombshell about the unexpected on-screen reunion during an appearance on Sunday's The Project.

Kris couldn't hide his excitement about working with Abdul again, confessing it had been over two decades since their paths last crossed. "I had only seen him once in 24 years," the 52 year old actor shared. Reflecting on the enduring connections formed in the acting world, Kris mused: "It's a beautiful thing about being an actor. You pick up where you left off. It's kind of symbiotic. I love it."

Clearly chuffed to be back alongside his former co-star, Kris commented: "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."

While Kris remained tight-lipped about the specifics of Abdul's role, he let slip a hint that might suggest his old friend isn't playing the villain, teasing: "I don't think he's..." before breaking into laughter and asserting: "I'm not going to give any spoilers!"

Abdul, known for his role as paramedic Curtis Cooper in Casualty, has also made notable appearances in Doctor Who, Father Brown, and The Wheel of Time. As they gear up for the upcoming series, Kris and Sally Breton have offered a glimpse into how their own experiences as parents have influenced their portrayal on-screen.

Kris opened up to HELLO! about the rollercoaster of child-rearing reflected in their characters DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd's journey through foster parenting, saying: "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 shared her thoughts too, expressing empathy for getting it wrong: "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 candidly added: "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."

Death in Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.