Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall teases reunion with former co-star in new series

Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has delighted fans by sharing an unexpected reunion with a Love Actually co-star in the upcoming season.

The actor, who plays the charismatic lead detective, hinted at this exciting development while promoting the fresh episodes of Beyond Paradise in .

On The Project this Sunday, Kris joyously announced that Abdul Salis, known as his steadfast pal Tony from 'Love Actually', has popped up for a guest spot in the mystery-laden drama.

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The 52 year old star couldn't hide his elation at crossing paths with Abdul once again, confessing it’s been over two decades since their last encounter. "I had only seen him once in 24 years," shared a nostalgic Kris.

Reflecting on the serendipitous nature of his profession, he 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."

With evident happiness about reuniting with an old mate, Kris 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."

While keeping specifics under wraps about Abdul's role, Kris couldn't resist dropping a hint that possibly clears his former co-star’s character from suspicion. Kris teasingly began: "I don't think he's..." before dissolving into laughter, making it clear he wouldn’t divulge any spoilers, reports .

Abdul has also made a mark with roles like paramedic Curtis Cooper in 'Casualty', along with appearances in other acclaimed series including '', 'Father Brown', and rounding out his résumé with 'The Wheel of Time'.

Kris and Sally Breton offered a sneak peek into the upcoming series, paralleling their real-life parenting experiences with their characters' foster parenting journey in the show.

While discussing DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd's venture into foster care, Kris disclosed 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 shared a similar sentiment, reflecting on her personal experiences: "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 added, speaking from the trenches of parenting: "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.