New vicar for Grantchester

UK period mystery Grantchester is set to get a new leading man with Tom Brittney to depart as Reverend Will Davenport “to focus on new projects.”

Succeeding him will be Rishi Nair (Hollyoaks, Count Abdulla) as vicar Alphy Kotteram alongside Robson Green.

Brittney joined the show in 2019, taking over as series lead from James Norton as Sidney Chambers.

Brittney said: “I’ve had the most incredible time playing Will Davenport for the last five years. I got to solve crimes with my best friend, and work with the best cast and crew I could ever ask for.

“I’ll miss it more than anything. But it’s time for the baton to be passed, as it once was to me, and I’m so excited for Rishi to join the Grantchester family.”

Rishi Nair said, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Grantchester. The welcome and support I’ve received from everyone has been overwhelming.

“The success of the show and the reason we are here for a ninth season is a testament to all the people that have previously worked on it. I’m really excited to get started and cannot wait for the Grantchester fans to meet Alphy and to see all that’s in store for him.”

Season 9 will be the last for Brittney, with S8 having premiered internationally in July.

Source: Radio Times