Grantchester star Tom Brittney has shared an exciting update on the popular historical drama following news of his departure from the show.
The actor, who played Will Davenport for six seasons, revealed on his Instagram Story that filming has begun on his final season.
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Following the announcement of his departure from the film, Tom shared a photo from the set of the film, which shows the star sitting with co-stars Robson Green, who plays Detective Geordie Keating, and Charlotte Ritchie, who plays the role. Bonnie, Will’s wife.
He captioned the behind-the-scenes video: “But for now… the first day of Season 9’s return. It’s not over yet.”
© @tombrittneyTom has revealed that season nine has started filming
He then shared a wider photo of the cast and crew, simply adding the caption: “S9.”
Tom will give up his role in the series after the ninth season. The announcement came earlier this week with the 32-year-old saying: “I’ve had a great time playing Will Davenport for the past 5 years.
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“I got to solve the case with my best friend and work with the best cast and crew I could ever wish for. I’ll miss that more than anything. But it’s time to move on. power, as it was for me, and I’m delighted Rishi has joined the Grantchester family.”
© @tombrittney Season 9 will be Tom’s last outing as Will Davenport
The download from Tom is Hollyoaks actor Rishi Nair, who will play the charismatic pastor Alphy Kotteram. Joining Robson as the series’ new lead, Rishi said: “I’m so excited to be joining Grantchester. The welcome and support I’ve received from everyone has been tremendous.”
The 32-year-old continued: “The success of the show and the reason we’re here for the ninth season is testament to everyone who’s worked on it before. I’m really excited to start and can’t wait for Grantchester fans to meet Alphy and see what awaits him.”
Meanwhile, Robson said that while there was “a bit of sadness” over Tom’s passing, he was “delighted” to welcome “the incredibly talented Rishi Nair to the Grantchester family!”
Rishi takes over Grantchester
As for what fans can expect from the new addition to Grantchester, Alphy has an “instinctive distrust of authorities and a complete reluctance to participate in murder investigations,” according to the website’s website. PBS. “But Alphy and Geordie will discover that they have more in common than they first thought, and Alphy will discover that in Grantchester, murder is never far away.”
While fans are waiting for the release of the ninth installment, in the meantime they can enjoy the eighth installment of the series.
New episodes began airing in the US on July 9, but have yet to be released in the UK.
© Colin HuttonTom plays Pastor Will Davenport for six seasons
What can fans expect from season eight?
Although Will was happiest in life after his wedding to Bonnie in season seven, his wedding happiness was short-lived as his world was “shaken by an ear”. terrible disaster”.
“He has always preached the word of a compassionate God – but what now, when his desperation is leading him down a dangerous downward path?” Read the summary.
Season eight has yet to be released in the UK
“Geordie has found new fulfillment in his relationship with Cathy, but when the two face shocking revelations at work, their happiness is threatened. When Mrs C, Leonard , Jack and Daniel gather around, both Will and Geordie find themselves in an unknown place, full of watery emotions and murder is always around the corner.”
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