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John Hannah is all set to lead the upcoming detective drama Death in Benidorm, a six-part series by Paramount Skydance-owned Channel 5 in the UK, that will see the star in a new, mysterious light. Hannah will play Dennis, a former British detective who comes to Benidorm seeking a quieter life as he works in a bar. However, when tourists start dying mysteriously, Dennis is reluctantly taken back to his detective roots, joined by his barmaid Rosa, who is a crime enthusiast with an encyclopedic knowledge of TV mysteries.
The official synopsis of Death in Benidorm reads,
"With Dennis’s real-world experience and Rosa’s encyclopaedic TV knowledge, each episode sees the duo tackling a new murder in paradise, whilst trying to remain on the right side of the local Spanish cops."
The show is being co-produced by Blackbox Multimedia and Clapperboard, known for their work on The EX-Wife and The Teacher, respectively. ZDF Studios is distributing the show internationally. Filming for Death in Benidorm is taking place in Spain, and the show is expected to reach fans somewhere in 2026.
More details on Death in Benidorm star John Hannah
John Hannah has had a remarkable career across stage, film and television and is one of the UK's most versatile performers. The actor first gained prominence as Matthew in Four Weddings and a Funeral, which earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. That breakout role gave him the stage to explore a prolific career spanning romantic comedies, action packed adventures and intense dramas. Fans will remember him as James in Sliding Doors, Terry Swinton in The Hurricane, and Jonathon Carnahan in The Mummy franchise.
Hannah’s television career is equally extensive, with early work in series like Brond and McCallum, where he played a pathologist solving complex mysteries. He later embodied the gritty D.I. John Rebus in Rebus, the determined Jack Roper in New Street Law, and Jake Osbourne in Cold Blood.
His versatility shines through roles such as Quintus Lentulus Batiatus in Spartacus: Blood and Sand and its prequel, and the tech-savvy scientist Holden Radcliffe in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. More recently, he appeared as Archie Wilson in Trust Me and Dr. Jedidiah Bishop in the Canadian medical drama Transplant. Hannah has also lent his voice as narrator for all five series of Race Across the World, including celebrity editions.
With a filmography like that, it would certainly be interesting to watch what flair Hannah brings to Death in Benidorm. He will be joined by Carolina Bécquer as Rosa, while Ariadna Cabrol as Maria and Damian Schedler Cruz as Jesùs round out the ensemble.
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