News about David Leon

Earlier this week, ITV confirmed that the 78-year-old will return for one final season, which will be filmed in Northumberland this summer. Since Vera began in 2011, the show has starred several industry heavyweights - including the late Paul Ritter, Notting Hill's Gina McKee and Catastrophe star Mark Bonnar. However, the series also helped to launch the careers of some of the UK's biggest actors, such as Kingsley Ben-Adir (centre left) and Cush Jumbo (centre right). Here FEMAIL takes a look back at the stars (and musician Sam Feder, left) who owe their careers to the crime drama. Right: Vera actor David Leon, who played DS Joe Ashworth.

Brenda Blethyn is expected to reprise her role as the no-nonsense detective DCI Vera Stanhope, while actor and director David Leon makes a welcome return as Joe Ashworth. Vera has become a much-loved and coveted series, with its captivating storylines and enthralling performances. Ann Cleeves, an award-winning author, has made it a hit. Over the years, the drama has consistently pulled in impressive viewing figures, with an average six mi

A fan favorite has unexpectedly posted a filming preview on Friday as Vera prepares to return to ITV's screens. Riley Jones sent fans into overdrive as he announced a snap starring top actor Brenda Blethyn, DCI Vera Stanhope, David Leon, Jon Morrison, and Rhiannon Clements, who has since been displaced Ibinabo Jac. The actor, 33, a co-star on DC Mark Edwards, opened a black and white snap with his co-stars, hinting at content from the forthcoming season.

David Leon will appear on ITV's Sunday night drama Vera, nearly a decade after he last appeared on the programme. On the first four series from 2011 to 2014, the actor, 42, appeared alongside Brenda Blethyn, who portrays DCI Vera Stanhope. Brenda said she was 'completely over the moon to welcome David back to the show,' adding that she'can't wait to get off the show.'

Vera, the second star of ITV's Sunday night drama, has departed the show as the show's bosses announced that it will be back for its thirteenth season. Following Kenny Doughty's announcement that he would not return to the series, actress Ibinabo Jack, who has appeared on DC Jacqueline 'Jac' Williams since 2018, has announced that she would not return for season 13 due to her theatre commitments. Brenda Blethyn is set to reprise her role as DCI Vera Stanhope, the no-nonsense detective, while actor and director David Leon makes a welcome return as Joe Ashworth.