Who is the new vicar of Grantchester? Will’s exit and replacement explained

There is a new vicar in GrantchesterAnd he has some big shoes to fill if he wants to be a suitable replacement for Will Davenport (Tom Brittney). A British crime drama most viewers have probably never heard of, Grantchester is an ITV detective drama set in the 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester. There, an overworked and exhausted detective inspector, Geordie Keating (Robson Green), solves crimes in the area. He teams up with a rotating cast of vicarsParish priests in the Church of England, to help him crack his cases.

Based on The Grantchester MysteriesA series of short stories by author James Runcie, the show first premiered on ITV in 2014. Grantchester Later moved to Amazon Prime Video where it received even more acclaim and support in its 9 seasons. There have been some major cast changes along the way, as well. Geordie first worked with Reverend Sidney Chambers (James Norton) for four seasons, before being replaced by Will Davenport in season 5. Now, After five seasons of Will, a new vicar is ready to help DI Geordie.

Why did Will leave Grantchester?

Tom Brittney wanted to try new things

in Grantchester In Season 9, Will decides it’s time for him to leave Grantchester and the vicar leaves the town on good terms, although it’s bittersweet for everyone involved. He leaves in season 9, episode 2, sharing a tearful goodbye with Geordie. The people hug and tell each other that they love each other. When Will asks if he’s proud of Geordie, Geordie responds,

– Every day, son, every day.

Will’s reason for leaving happens to match the actor’s reasoning. Britney decided that it was simply time for him to try something new. He said (by TVInsider),

“I love it [the show]But I needed to stretch my legs as an actor. Also, I think, Will’s journey needed to come to an end. He’s been through so many ups and downs that I felt like he needed some peace. “

It’s hard to argue with his wish. Britney is not only satisfied with what he gave to the show, but with how Davenport’s story circle ended.

Who is Rishi Nair, & New Vicar Alfi Kottaram

Alphy Kottaram is a new British Indian vicar at the Abbey

Grantchester Wastes no time in bringing in a new vicar and in episode 3, Reverend Alfie Cotteram (Rishi Nair) speeds into town in a red convertible. When he tries to enter the abbey, the police are called on him, referring to the British-Indian Alfie as a “black gentleman”. In the predominantly white city, Alfie stands out, and for actor Nair, this had to be part of his introduction,

“It was important to me that that was acknowledged. It wouldn’t be easy for Alfie. People would stop and stare. But we don’t want to make the whole season about it.”

Unlike the previous vicar, Alfie is not a cavalier boat rocker, but he also doesn’t have a lot of faith in the police. As season 9 continues, Alphy and Geordie get to know each other, and Alphy comes to appreciate the older Dee. This is perhaps Rishi Nair’s second-biggest role in his careerAfter his recurring part on the British soap opera, Hollyoaks Like Sammy Malik. He also had smaller roles in shows like Count Abdullah And TreasonAnd he appeared in the 2022 comedy-drama film, Brian and CharlesLike Stephen Alderton.

What’s next for Grantchester in Season 10

Geordie and Alfie’s relationship will only get stronger

Grantchester Season 10 began filming in July 2024 and while a release date hasn’t been set yet, it should be coming soon (via PBS). When it comes to what to expect for season 10, cast members have their own thoughts (via PBS). Nair believes Alfie will be fully settled by season 10. However, his glass-half-full outlook on life may be tested by the crimes he and Geordie have to solve. Green suspects that the relationship between Geordie and Alphy will grow into something extraordinary as a symbol of the melting pot aspects of Britain.