Kris Marshall on Beyond Paradise: Career Stability & Fun

0:00Chris Marshall, the 53-year-old star from Love, actually is back as Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman in the fourth series of Beyond Paradise. He's been in the role for over a decade now, starting back in Death and Paradise, and he straight-up emits every character has a shelf life. But he's not planning to bounce anytime soon. He first grabbed the part in 2014 after Ben Miller left, sticking around for three series before passing it to Ardall O'Hanlon. Then he brought Goodman to the spin-off Beyond Paradise, set in sunny Devon instead of the Caribbean. These days, Chris says his old wanderlust is gone. He used to jump ship from shows like My Family after just five series because of itchy feet. Now he's all about that career stability as he gets older, and he's genuinely having fun with the gig. The shows feel good vibe keeps it fresh, focusing on clever puzzles without all the gore from true crime stuff. His two kids with wife Hannah finally watch it as a family, and they love it.

1:00Plus, filming in the West Country hits home for him. Every morning and after work, Chris hits the sea for surfing or hikes the mores to stay mentally sharp during those grueling 70-hour weeks. With the series rolling strong, he's in a happy spot, loving the work and the people around him. Lester News today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters. I'm Corey with The Story.