Vera actor Ibinabo Jack floats prequel idea to iconic BBC drama Bay of Fires star Marta Dusseldorp has paid tribute to Vera actress Brenda Blethyn as the record-smashing Australian crime series arrives on ITV X. Vera is currently in production for series 14 - which is said to be the ITV hit's final season. However, crime fans can get their fix of drama with Bay of Fires, which follows the story of Marta's character Stella moving her family to a remote part of Tasmania which is rife with crime and corruption.
Sharing her thoughts on award-winning actress Brenda who plays DCI Vera Stanhope, Marta shared: "[She's] really popular here in Australia. "We love Vera in Australia - I don't know why but it just works." The 51-year-old actress continued: "I believe that British creators and actors and writers do the best crime in the world.
READ MORE ITV’s Vera ‘replaced’ with ‘record-smashing’ Australian series Vera: Brenda Blethyn plays DCI Vera Stanhope (Image: ITV) "So when I watch British crime, I'm totally satisfied with the performances, the stories, it always works. It's what you guys are!" Reflecting on Bay Of Fires securing a spot with ITV following its success on the network ABC, Marta added: "I was trying to find a sweet spot and I'm thrilled it's on ITVX because I do love their streaming service. "I love their choices - and I think if they're saying that the British people will enjoy it then they will I hope.
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