Abdul Salis, best known for his role as Tony in the 2003 film Love Actually, has joined the cast of BBC's Beyond Paradise for its third series. The actor reunites with Kris Marshall, who played his on-screen best friend Colin in the romantic comedy, in an episode airing tonight.
Salis, now sporting longer grey-streaked hair, appears as Dr. Lionel Jennings, a stark contrast to his fresh-faced look from two decades ago. His acting credits also include a long stint as paramedic Curtis Cooper on Casualty.
The latest series of Beyond Paradise, which returned to BBC One last month, follows DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and DS Esther Williams as they investigate a suspicious death on the Devon-Cornwall border. The episode features guest stars including Hugh Dennis, Angela Curran, and Jamie Bamber.
Fans have expressed excitement about the show's return on social media, with one viewer tweeting: "It's about time that #BeyondParadise returns! And to have my fave back is an absolute added bonus." Another admitted: "Staying in on a Friday night to watch the return of #BeyondParadise. What have I become?"
Upcoming episodes will see the team tackle cases involving a poisoned box of chocolates, a feud between farmers, and a spiking incident at sea. Meanwhile, Humphrey and Martha Lloyd navigate fostering challenges with the reappearance of Martha's ex-partner, Archie.
