Death in Paradise favourite returns to TV but as a detective – months after quitting BBC show
DEATH in Paradise star Josephine Jobert is returning to screens in another detective role.
She has signed up to front the Canadian drama titled Saint-Pierre as French detective Deputy Chief Geneviève ‘Arch’ Archambault.
Josephine’s exciting career move comes after she made her exit from Death in Paradise earlier this year.
She joined the show for its fourth series playing detective Florence Cassell before officially quitting after series 11.
However, she then returned to Saint Marie as part of Ralf Little’s exit storyline in series 13, before departing again.
Josephine confirmed it would be her last appearance on the BBC drama.
“I already left and came back way too many times. I think it’s definitely the end for me on Death In Paradise,” she said on Instagram.
Shortly after departing again, Ralf also officially exited as lead detective Neville Parker on the island, and he will pass the baton to EastEnders alum Don Gilet.
Josephine’s new drama is worlds away from Death in Paradise, but it is set in another picturesque location.
The series is set in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, a French territory located just off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.
The official Instagram page for the series has shared video from a behind-the-scenes photoshoot for Josephine’s character Geneviève, with the detective wearing a black jumper and matching trousers with a beige coat.
The caption on the post teases her starring role as it reads: “Main character moments with @josephinejobert_official.”
A brief synopsis for the series has also been released.
It teases that Geneviève, who is originally from Paris, will find herself working with Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donny ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco) when he’s exiled to the island after he pokes his nose into the dodgy affairs of a local politician.
Their wildly different policing styles will make for an interesting partnership as the pair are forced to team up.
“As if by fate, these two seasoned officers – with very different policing skills and approaches – are forced together to solve unique and exciting crimes,” the synopsis reads.
Timeline of Death In Paradise Detectives
Death In Paradise started in 2011 and has welcomed four detectives so far to the island.
These are all of the actors who have played the lead detective in the hit BBC series so far:
Ben Miller as DI Richard Poole – Actor Ben played the first ever detective from seasons 1 to 2, and then returned as a guest star in the third and tenth series.
Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman. Next up My Family star took on the role for three years from series 3 to 6.
Ardal O’Hanlon as DI Jack Mooney. Father Ted star Ardal was a fan favourite and was the detective for three seasons from series 6 to 9.
Ralf Little as DI Neville Parker. The actor started in 2019 and is the longest-running star to have the detective role. He was on the show for four seasons from 9 to 13.
James Purefoy is joining Josephine and Allan in the role of Sean Gallagher.
Saint-Pierre is expected to premiere in 2025.