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A Death In Paradise star looked very different from usual in the BBC detective drama as he transformed for his new role.
Tahj Miles, 23, who played police officer Marlon Pryce in the series, has a dramatic new look since quitting the BBC show earlier this year.
The actor has transformed into a young schoolboy and plays the role of Daniel in the new BBC series Mr Loverman.
In his new role, Tahj wears a custom-made school uniform, as opposed to his adult police uniform.
The Caribbean-set detective series has revealed the show’s “heart and soul”: Agent Marlon Pryce (Tahj) would be leaving after three years on the set.
A Death In Paradise star looked worlds apart from his usual look in the BBC detective drama as he transformed for a new role
Fans were shocked and joked that his character left “too early” on March 3, after it was announced that he would be traveling to Kingston, Jamaica with his sister Jocelyn (Miai Leonie Phillip), who had been awarded a scholarship.
The upcoming eight-part drama, set to air this fall, is based on the 2013 bestseller Mr Loverman, written by Bernardine Evaristo.
Lennie James also stars in the exciting new drama, in which he lively protagonist Barrington Jedidiah Walker.
Olivier Award-winning actress Sharon D Clarke stars as Carmel Walker, Barrington’s wife.
The synopsis reads: ‘Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a 74-year-old Antiguan-born, exuberant Hackney personality, known for his stylish taste and penchant for retro suits.
‘Carmel, to whom he has been married for 50 years, feels that Barry is cheating on her with other women.
Little does she know what’s really going on: a secret, passionate affair with his best friend and soulmate, Morris.
As Barry approaches the final chapter of his life, he must make big choices that will force his entire family to question their future.
Tahj Miles, 23, who played police officer Marlon Pryce in the series (pictured), has sported a dramatic new look since quitting the BBC show earlier this year
The Caribbean-based detective series revealed the ‘heart and soul’ of the show, agent Marlon Pryce (Tahj) would leave after three years on set
Fans were shocked and said his character had left “too early” on March 3, after it was announced he would be heading to Kingston, Jamaica with his sister Jocelyn (Miai Leonie Phillip), who had been awarded a scholarship.
‘Mr Loverman’ brings to life Bernardine Evaristo’s groundbreaking exploration of the older Caribbean community in Britain and is a life-affirming story of family, love and staying true to yourself.’
Mr Loverman will also star EastEnders star Suzette Llewellyn, Joyride actor Lochlann O Mearain and Boiling Point star Hopi Grace.
Top Boy star Llewella Gideon, Sex Education actress Doreene Blackstock, The Split’s Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Juliet Garricks and Clint Dyer also star in the new series.