Blethyn will film the final two episodes this summer.
Brenda Blethyn has opened up for the first time about her exit from Vera, following the announcement the crime drama would be coming to an end, with Blethyn stepping away from the role.
Based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, Vera has been a staple since it began airing in 2011, but after filming the final two episodes later this summer, it will come an end.
Blethyn has now thanked fans for their well wishes since the news was announced, admitting that it will be hard saying goodbye to DCI Vera Stanhope.
“Many thanks to everyone for your good wishes,” she said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). “So very much appreciated. Getting ready to start filming series 14 of Vera next week. Gonna be hard saying farewell.”
many thanks to everyone for your good wishes. so very much appreciated. getting ready to start filming Series 14 of Vera next week. gonna be hard saying farewell.
— Brenda Blethyn (@BrendaBlethyn) April 24, 2024
Not much is yet known about what will take place in the final two episodes of Vera, but it is expected that David Leon will reprise his role as DI Joe Ashworth once more, having returned to the role in season 13.
Following the news, Blethyn said in a statement: “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end, and I’m said to be saying cheerio.
“But I am so proud of our achievements over the last 14 years. I’ll be forever grateful to the wonderful Ann Cleeves, who created Vera, and to Elaine Collins, who saw fit to cast me in the role.
“The producers, dream cast and crew have been fabulous, and I’m going to miss them, but I won’t forget their huge talent, the camaraderie, laughter or kindness we shared, nor the friendship of the people of the North East and our fans worldwide.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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