Meet the cast of Death in Paradise series 9
The 2020 series of Death in Paradise is packed full of big-name guest stars
Episode 2 guest stars
Louise Brealey plays Donna Harman
Who is Donna Harman? An acclaimed artist. After experiencing fame and fortune and chaos in London, Donna is now living in Saint Marie with her boyfriend/muse Max and working on some new material, helped along by cigarettes and energy drinks; her paintings are about to be exhibited (and sold) at a charity event on the island. But everything goes wrong when she collapses and dies alone in her studio one afternoon.
What else has Louise Brealey been in? Although perhaps best-known for starring as Molly Hooper in Sherlock, Louise Brealey has also played Cass in the David Mitchell and Robert Webb comedy Back, Jude McDermid in Clique, and Gillian Chamberlain in A Discovery of Witches. She's also known for Ripper Street, Bleak House, and The Widow.
Alexander Vlahos plays Max Newman
Who is Max Newman? Donna's boyfriend and muse, who is the subject of many of her paintings. They did not have an easy relationship.
What else has Alexander Vlahos been in? Versailles fans will recognise him as the king's brother Philippe, Duke of Orléans, while Merlin fans will recognise him as Mordred. Other TV credits include Prisoner Zero, The Indian Doctor, Privates, and Genius.
Barbara Flynn plays Patti Grenson
Who is Patti Grenson? Donna's art dealer.
What else has Barbara Flynn been in? Recently we've seen her as Aunt Hermione in The Durrells, and as Julia in Killing Eve. In a career stretching back to the 1970s, her shows have included A Family At War, Open All Hours (as the milk woman), A Very Peculiar Practice, Cracker, Cranford, and Miss Potter. She played Mary Queen of Scots in Elizabeth I alongside Helen Mirren in 2005.
Vivienne Acheampong plays Sandrine Lamore
Who is Sandrine Lamore? Boss of a local arts centre, which is hosting the charity event.
What else has Vivienne Acheampong been in? As a relative newcomer to our screens, the actress has appeared in Famalam, Turn Up Charlie, and Holby City.
Caleb Frederick plays Anthony Marcus
Who is Anthony Marcus? Donna's assistant, and an aspiring artist himself.
What else has Caleb Frederick been in? In 2018 he played Ezra in The Long Song, and since then Caleb Frederick has made appearances in Into the Badlands, and Counterpart.
Matt King plays Terry Minto
Who is Terry Minto? A rich Brit living on Saint Marie who has just purchased one of Donna's paintings.
What else has Matt King been in? An English actor, DJ and comedian who's played Super Hans in Peep Show, Raymond Peterfellow in The IT Crowd, Phil Hendricks in In The Dark, and DC Eddie Onslow in The End of the F***ing World.
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