The Death in Paradise star has opened up about an on-set incident that left his eyes red and streaming
Death in Paradise star Daniel Ward has revealed an unexpected ‘burning’ sensation he faced on the BBC set. During the most recent episode of the beloved crime drama, DI Mervin Wilson (played by Don Gilet) was reunited with his long-lost brother Solomon, portrayed by Daniel.
It wasn’t long before the scheming con-artist began showing his true colours on the fictional island, ultimately drawing his brother into his chaotic drama. The gripping series finale pushed their relationship to breaking point when Mervin was kidnapped and tied to a chair after taking the chance to visit his brother in Antigua.
Now, the up-and-coming actor has shared details about what it was like to work on Death in Paradise as he marked its 15th anniversary on television. Speaking to the Daily Express, the TV star admitted that he made a serious blunder while filming the second episode that he certainly won’t be repeating.
He explained: “The thing that I found most surprising on set was the impact of the tear stick. In episode two, when we got covered in the hot pepper sauce, somebody had the bright idea of using a tear stick, and I’ve never used one before.
“So I just put a little bit on, and then I made a classic mistake. I was like, ‘Oh, that’s not doing anything,’ but boy was I wrong,” he continued.
“When you see episode two, you will see my eyes are red and streaming. That is not acting; that is the effect of being overconfident and thinking I could handle it. That stuff burns! It was very useful, though, but boy, was it strong.”
This comes after Death in Paradise made an exciting announcement regarding the show’s future following its 15th series, which wrapped up last month.
Dedicated fans will remember the poignant moment when Detective Mervin Wilson decided to let his niece stay with him on the fictional island of Saint Marie after his brother and her father completed his prison sentence.
This left audiences questioning whether another series was on the cards, and BBC bosses have now confirmed that the cast and crew will return in December with a Christmas special.
Posting to its official Death in Paradise Instagram account, they stated: “That’s the end of this series, but the good news is, we’ll be back… at Christmas!”
Fans flocked to the comments section to share their excitement, with one user writing: “Before Christmas please. Best series ever!”, while another agreed: “Ended on a high.”
A third added: “I actually thought this one was one of my absolute favourites. My wife and I are diehard fans from the beginning. I won’t say how much we watch reruns, but it’s probably something a study could be made of.”
A fourth chimed in: “I really wish there were more episodes in a series, but this is why I binge-watch old series to get me through until Christmas.”
Death in Paradise is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
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