Rupert Grint Emerges as Frontrunner to Replace Ralf Little in Death in Paradise

Following Ralf Little‘s departure from the hit series Death in Paradise, speculation has been rife about his replacement, with Rupert Grint emerging as the frontrunner.

Rupert Grint, best known for his role in the Harry Potter franchise, is now the bookies’ top pick with odds of 6/4 from Coral as the potential replacement for Ralf Little as DI Neville Parker.

Other contenders vying for the lead role include Nottinghamshire’s Matthew Horne at 5/2, Diane Morgan at 5/1, Simon Bird at 3/1, and Martin Clunes at 8/1.

Meanwhile, fans have been speculating about other potential new faces in Saint Marie, with some suggesting that Shirley Henderson, another Harry Potter alum, could be a groundbreaking first female lead DI for the show.

Henderson, who appeared on Death in Paradise before, played DS Angela Young in a 2011 episode, stirring discussions among viewers about her potentially stepping up to the lead detective role.

Classic Death in Paradise episodes have sparked debate on the show’s future, with fans divided on the idea of promoting DS Angela Young to a DI role.

Ralf Little‘s emotional departure from the series in August 2023 marked the end of his nearly five-year tenure, making him the longest-serving lead detective in the show’s history.

In a heartfelt farewell message, Ralf Little expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and praised the team behind the scenes and his co-stars for contributing to the show’s success.