Death in Paradise series 15 cast as Midsomer Murders star joins in major update
A Midsomer Murders star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant have been confirmed as guest stars in Death in Paradise series 15
Midsomer Murders actor Gary Wilmot is set to join the new series of Death in Paradise. Gary previously appeared in the Midsomer Murders episode “Treasures of Darkness,” which aired in late 2025, as Rufus Coulter, a member of a rival mudlarking group embroiled in the central mystery involving preserved human remains and treasure-hunting.
In the forthcoming series of Death in Paradise, Gary will feature in the seventh episode as the character Anton.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Sarah Hadland, who was paired with Vito Coppola in the BBC series, will also make an appearance in the first episode of series 15.
Don Gilet will be returning to his role as Detective Mervin Wilson, alongside Shantol Jackson, who portrays DS Naomi Thomas.
Don Warrington will also reprise his role as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, with Elizabeth Bourgine returning as Catherine Bordey, reports the Express.
Gary Wilmot will play Anton in Death in Paradise(Image: BBC)
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah will be back as Officer Sebastian Rose, joined by newcomer Catherine Garton, who will take on the role of Sergeant Mattie Fletcher.
One character noticeably absent from the series is Jinny Holder, who plays Officer Darlene Curtis.
The series will also welcome some other big names for guest appearances, including Siobhan Finneran, Hermione Norris, Steffan Rhodri, Ben Willbond, Gary Wilmot, and Tim McMullan.
The upcoming series of Death in Paradise will feature an impressive lineup of guest stars, including Julian Rhind-Tutt, Ace Bhatti, Louis Davison, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Sean Delaney, Lizzie Davidson, Kojo Kamara, Layo-Christina Akinlude, and Sandra James-Young.
Strictly’s Sarah Hadland has also been cast in the BBC series(Image: BBC)
Additionally, Phoebe Sparrow, Antonia Bernath, and Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, who portrayed Selwyn Patterson’s successor following his departure from Saint Marie, are set to return to the BBC drama.
The official synopsis reveals: “As DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) continues to adjust to life in Saint Marie, he and the police team must face a myriad of baffling cases.
“But whilst attempting to connect with his recently discovered half-brother Solomon (Daniel Ward), Mervin’s newfound familial happiness soon turns to frustration as he discovers the pair are not quite as similar as he hoped they might be.”
The new series will also see the arrival of Mattie Fletcher(Image: BBC)
The description adds: “A returning Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) confronts the impact of his recent period of absence, and after some tough love from old friend, Catherine Bordey (Elizabeth Bourgine), he’s determined to win back the trust of the island.
“Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) and Officer Sebastian Rose (Shaquille Ali-Yebuah) help new recruit Sergeant Mattie Fletcher (Catherine Garton) settle into the fold, which might be easier said than done as shadows from her past begin to reveal themselves.”
Death in Paradise is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
