Death in Paradise writer hints at Friends star replacing Ralf Little on BBC show
26.04.2024 - 17:05
/ ok.co.uk
One month on since Death in Paradise fans were devastated by the departure of fan favourite Ralf Little, avid viewers have been abuzz with excitement over who may replace him as the show’s lead. So far, plenty of big name stars have been rumoured to be in the frame to potentially take over the role, with Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint and Doc Martin’s lead actor Martin Clunes among the top contenders.
But eagle eyed fans are now convinced Death in Paradise writer, James Hall, could have dropped a major clue about who will be the latest detective on the show, after they spotted he had recently started following US actor Michael Rapaport on social media. Although the name may not be immediately familiar to viewers, Michael is one of the most recognisable faces in the US TV scene, having appeared in Friends where he played Phoebe Buffay’s cop boyfriend, alongside Prison Break, My Name is Earl and Atypical to name but a few of his impressive small screen credits.
Film buffs may also recognise the actor for his role alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in The 6th Day, or for joining Eddie Murphy in Doctor Dolittle 2. In fact, over the course of his career, Michael has stared in a whopping 69 films so far! The newest clue now makes Michael the latest star in a growing list of possible contenders to take over as Death in Paradise’s new lead detective, following the departure of Ralf Little’s character DI Neville Parker for pastures new at the end of the last series.
So far, bookies are tipping Rupert Grint as the front runner to take over the show, with odds currently standing at 6-4 for him taking over. However, not everyone is so convinced, with several other names in the running even having been publicly backed by former Death
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