Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall has been backed by fans to take on the role of Arthur Weasley in the new HBO Harry Potter series
Beyond Paradise enthusiasts believe they’ve identified the perfect part for Kris Marshall to take on.
Presently, he’s most recognised for his portrayal of DI Humphrey Goodman in the Beyond franchise, having first appeared in 2014.
When he departed the fictional island of Saint Marie in 2017, BBC viewers were devastated that his stint on the programme had concluded.
Nevertheless, they were delighted when it emerged he was receiving his own spin-off programme alongside partner Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) in the fictional Devon community of Shipton Abbott.
While the most recent series has just wrapped up, supporters have turned their attention to another potential character for Kris to embody beyond the BBC programme, reports the Mirror.
On Reddit, one supporter pointed out that the performer would be the perfect choice to assume the part of Arthur Weasley in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series.
They posted: “The right age, funny, definitely capable of that wide-eyed enthusiasm, but as his tone on Death in Paradise shows, more than capable of handling the more dramatic moments. Kris Marshall would be the perfect Mr Weasley.”
It wasn’t long before additional users responded to the discussion, with numerous expressing their approval as one individual posted: “This might be my new favourite Arthur-fancast!” As another contributed: “He would be absolutely perfect.”
Another viewer remarked: “This might be my favourite so far. I think this is a great suggestion.” While a further commenter added: “I love his character in Death in Paradise and that role is so like Arthur Weasley. And he is tall too. He would be just perfect! Wish they would cast him for the series.”
Nevertheless, it appears fans will need to be patient regarding who will take on the role of the much-loved character, as no announcement has yet been made about who will portray Arthur Weasley.
While speculation has emerged suggesting Grey’s Anatomy’s Kevin McKidd could be in contention for the part, he told Entertainment Weekly: “I would never say never. I’m a massive Harry Potter fan.”
At present, newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have been confirmed to portray Harry, Hermione and Ron respectively.
Elsewhere, John Lithgow takes on the role of Dumbledore, Nick Frost will play Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu is set to portray Snape and Janet McTeer will be Minerva McGonagall.
Additional cast members include Luke Thallon, Paul Whitehouse, Katherine Parkinson, Lox Pratt, Johnny Flynn, Bel Powley, Daniel Rigby and Bertie Carvel.
The first season of the new Harry Potter HBO series is set to be released on December 25 this year on HBO. Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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