Vera’s Brenda Blethyn confirms which co-star is leaving ITV drama in new series
thesun.co.ukBRENDA Blethyn has confirmed which co-star will be leaving Vera ahead of the new series. The ITV crime drama returns for its 12th series this month as Brenda reprises her role as Vera Stanhope.
However, she's revealed one of her co-stars won't appear in the show for long. In an interview with ITV the 76-year-old revealed Paul Kaye will depart in the third episode.
Paul plays the role of Pathologist Dr. Malcolm Donahue. Paying tribute to him, Brenda said he was one of the most "positive people I know".
Read more on VeraIN FOR A TREAT Vera star confirms 'that's a wrap' as they pay tribute to cast and crewTHAT'S A WRAP Brenda Blethyn emotional as filming wraps on Vera "No matter what the circumstances he’ll find something positive to say," she said. "There was total respect between Vera and Malcolm along with some very dry humour from him. "The relationship between Vera and Malcolm has been interesting to play." The actress also revealed that Paul's character would be replaced by a new pathologist - Dr Paula Bennett played by Sarah Kameela Impey.
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