Kris Marshall

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Beyond Paradise spin-off was created because of 'amazing' Kris ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Actor Kris Marshall is back on TV screens as DI Humphrey Goodman - and bosses have revealed his character was the inspiration behind the new spin-off show.

“We wanted to tell an honest story of how hard this is and what the definition of family means. He is full of energy and gets really excited about things. You’re drawn to them, and Kris has that in abundance. “He’s a great physical comedian, but is also hugely empathetic. Humphrey is also quite vulnerable, you just know he was looking for the person to complete him, and he found that person in Martha.” Then when Sally Bretton joined the show as his love interest Martha Lloyd, we could just see the amazing chemistry they had together.

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Beyond Paradise bosses 'nearly didn't get' huge guest star (Daily Express)

The UK-based detective drama introduced Martha Lloyd's ex-fiancé in an awkward twist of events. The show's bosses told Express.co.uk and other press they ...

"So when she agreed I was over the moon. The show's bosses spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk and other press about how they nearly missed out on securing the Archie star. [Beyond Paradise](/latest/beyond-paradise)'s next episode will see Humphrey Goodman (played by [Kris Marshall](/latest/kris-marshall)) and Archie Hughes (Jamie Bamber) attempt to get along. The UK-based detective drama introduced Martha Lloyd's ex-fiancé in an awkward twist of events. "We kind of went to the wire to make it work and I'm really really glad that we did. Humphrey was struggling to come to terms with the new partnership and in the upcoming episode, he appears to make his feelings known.

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