Ralf Little, who played Neville Parker in the popular BBC drama Death In Paradise, has hinted at his potential replacement after Neville Parker left the show. In a recent interview, he suggested that the new lead detective could be a woman.
He said: “I don’t see why not. They have the scope to do anything and the opportunity to do anything, but also, this creative team can do anything because they’re so good. Death in Paradise is in such good hands and they have a gift for making clever choices. Literally nothing would surprise me,”.
Ralf is keeping his fingers crossed that he might be able to come back to the show for a special guest appearance one day.
He shared: “As far as I know, Neville has sailed off into the sunset with Florence and that’s the end of his story. But we know Death in Paradise and the ‘DIP-verse’, as we affectionately call it, is expanding,” He also hinted that Neville could make a surprise return for a Christmas special and he would definitely be keen on reprising the role.
In a heartfelt goodbye video, Ralf called it a “privilege” to be the lead of the show.
“It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to bring Neville Parker to all of you and to share his really quite profound journey with you.
“I can’t thank you all enough for the support over the last four-and-a-half years and as Neville heads off for new challenges and adventures and I head off for new challenges and adventures,” he expressed.
“When I look back at the time I spent on Death In Paradise, the way everyone took Neville into their hearts, it really has been one of the most magical and profound experiences of my entire life. If it wasn’t for all of you, I’d have never of got to do it. So thank you, so so much! What next for the show? Well, I couldn’t even tell you if I did know but I don’t! I don’t know!”
“But what I do know is that the team that makes it, the producers, the writers, directors, all the crew, guest cast and of course my absolutely magnificent co-stars. They know what they’re doing and the future is in good hands! So I’ll be watching series 14 along with you guys with the same excitement you all will. I can’t wait to see what happens next! “.