Death in Paradise, a hit BBC show, will feature Don Gilet as its new lead detective, a role he claimed was like being given an “incredibly precious jewel”. Known for playing villainous Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, the British actor will play Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson.
Last year, Death in Paradise was the second-most-watched drama in 2023, drawing 8.3 million viewers. Gilet will make his debut appearance this Christmas. He remarked, “This is a big show, with a big heart and the love continually grows for it,” stating that taking on the series was an honor.
The character DI Wilson will move to Saint Marie, a fictional island, from London and, according to the press release, is unhappy with his new surroundings. Gilet’s character takes over the lead detective role from Ralf Little’s DI Neville Parker. He’s the fifth lead detective in the show, following actors Ben Miller, Kris Marshall, Ardal O’Hanlon, and Little. Don Gilet already played a different character in the show’s fourth season when Marshall’s DI Humphrey Goodman was the lead detective on the island.
Death in Paradise is set against the backdrop of the warm, sun-soaked beaches, with shimmering seas. Its fourteenth season will broadcast on BBC One in 2025. Red Planet Pictures produces the show, and it has been licensed to over 230 territories by BBC Studios. The show has garnered a lot of attention, leading to the announcement of a second spin-off called “Return to Paradise.” The spin-off series is set in Australia, following the success of last year’s Beyond Paradise.
Gilet has appeared in many well-known TV shows, including The Stranger, Shetland, Doctor Who, Silent Witness, and Holby City. Gilet has already begun filming in Guadeloupe, where the show is being filmed, and he promises to remain grateful, humbled, and dedicated to the show. During his time on the set, he commented, “Even during those testing times when every sinew is screaming at me to run off the set and dive into the sea, swimming pool or an ice-cold beer – whichever happens to be closer at the time!”
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