BBC Death in Paradise star lands huge new role after quitting crime series

After waving goodbye to the sun-soaked shores of Death in Paradise, Tahj Miles has bagged an impressive new gig in a forthcoming BBC drama.

The beloved actor, who charmed audiences as Officer Marlon Pryce in the hit Caribbean-set detective show, is set to embrace a fresh challenge, portraying a character named Daniel in the adaptation of Mr Loverman.

The series is inspired by the novel from acclaimed Booker prize-winning writer Bernardine Evaristo and spins the tale of Barrington Jedidiah Walker. Barrington, 74, must conceal his love affair with his best mate and soulmate, Morris, from Carmel, his wife of five decades.

Faye Ward, Executive Producer at Fable Pictures, expressed her excitement: "We are so excited to bring together this tremendous wealth of acting talent across the board. It's a dream come true and we can't wait for audiences to see Bernardine's story brought to life."

The impressive cast features Lennie James of Line of Duty and The Walking Dead fame, Olivier Award victor Sharon D. Clarke, and Ariyon Bakare from His Dark Materials, reports the Mirror.

It marks Tahj's inaugural role since his departure from Death in Paradise in March, following his character's exit from the show as he left the island seeking new adventures.

His final appearance was on March 3, 2024, when his character's sister Jocelyn received a letter about a scholarship in Jamaica. Reflecting on his time on the show, he expressed his farewell on Instagram with the words: "It's been real people, Marlon out."

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The emotional departure of Tahj D Miles as Marlon Pryce from 'Death In Paradise' left many viewers in tears, with fans expressing their sadness and hope for his return. One fan commented: "Fully sobbing that Marlon has left," while another shared: "Gutted Marlon leaving."

A third fan remarked: "Gutted Tahj D Miles has wrapped on Death In Paradise. Marlon Pryce was mint, perfectly portrayed. Cheers for the fun Tahj mate and all the best for the future."

Ralf Little's exit as DI Neville Parker also tugged at the heartstrings of the audience, marking another significant goodbye as he concluded his four-year tenure at the end of series 13. His character's storyline ended with Neville sailing away with DS Florence Cassell.

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