Ralf Little bags first role since Death In Paradise – and it’s worlds away from the cosy BBC crime drama

Ralf Little has landed his first new role since Death In Paradise and fans will be surprised by his transformation. 

The actor, 44, is best known for his role as DI Neville Parker in the hit BBC One crime drama, but exited the show earlier this year.

The star’s departure left fans of the show dismayed, but they’ll be pleased to know that he will be returning to screens in a new project. 

Ralf is now set to star in The Flaw, a dystopian thriller, and viewers will be overjoyed to hear he is reuniting with one of his Death In Paradise co-stars. 

The actor will be starring opposite Danny John-Jules, who plays Dwayne Myers in the series.

Ralf is now set to star in The Flaw, a dystopian thriller and viewers will be overjoyed to hear he is reuniting with his Death In Paradise co-star Danny John-Jules (pictured)

Ralf will also be joining The Last Kingdom star David Dawson (pictured) and Arthur McBain and will see David play a ruthless Interrogator who is ordered by the Special Service to follow a tightly controlled plan to prove a suspect (Arthur) is guilty of a crime

The new film is an adaptation of Antonis Samarakis’ 1965 novel, which follows a world dominated by a government known as the Regime.

Ralf will also be joining The Last Kingdom star David Dawson and Arthur McBain, and will see David play a ruthless Interrogator who is ordered by the Special Service to follow a tightly controlled plan to prove a suspect (Arthur) is guilty of a crime. 

But as the interrogator digs deeper into his suspect’s story he uncovers not only a flaw in the plan, but also in the Regime itself. 

Filming has already started in Greece where the author of the iconic novel hails from and is no doubt a change of pace for the TV star after his time on Death In Paradise. 

The actor said farewell to the island of Saint Marie at the end of March – leaving viewers in tears.

His departure came as a shock to fans, with the BBC only confirming the actor had left the show after the finale aired.

Speaking about his exit on BBC Breakfast last month, the star admitted he had always planned for this series to be his last and felt he had to walk away for the sake of his character.

He told hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt: ‘You know, this last series was always going to be my last series. I spoke to the BBC and Red Planet, the production company, and we all agreed.’

The actor said farewell to the island of Saint Marie at the end of March – leaving viewers in tears 

Speaking about his exit on BBC Breakfast last month, the star admitted he had always planned for this series to be his last and felt he had to walk away for the sake of his character 

‘If it was just a heart decision, I would have wanted to do it for 20 more years.

‘But just for the show and for my character Neville it just sort of felt like his story was finished and his journey deserved to be completed. He deserved a happy ending and it just felt right.’

As Ralf passes the torch to Don, the latter said: ‘Being offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands.

‘This is a big show, with a big heart and the love continually grows for it. It is my intention to never lose sight of that and to remain grateful, humbled and dedicated.

‘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!’