Vera spoilers ‘leak’ online a whole year before new series arrives – including major new arrival
A NEW plot line for ITV series Vera has been 'leaked' online, confirming the arrival of a brand-new character.
The 13th series airs earlier this year, and it was confirmed a 14th series was in the works, with Brenda Blethyn back despite the rumours that the show had ended for good.
Vera actress Brenda, 78, was reunited with her sidekick Joe, played by David Leon, in the three episodes that aired this year.
But it looks as thought there could be a new addition to the case ahead of series 14, scheduled for spring 2025.
Announcing the title of her new book, The Dark Wives, author Ann Cleaves shared the details of the DCI Stanhope novel in detail.
And it could spoil the plot of what's to come for Vera.
read more on vera
Alongside its front cover and links on where to order it, she teased: "A man's body is found in the early morning light by a local dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for trouble teens.
"The victim is Josh, a staff member, who was due to work the previous night but never showed up.
"DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate the death. Her only clue is the disappearance of one of the home's residents, fourteen-year-old Chloe Spence.
"Vera can't bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can't dismiss the possibility."
The teaser also introduces new team member Rosie: "Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth, but it seems that the dark secrets in their community may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed."
Filming for the new series of Vera is due to begin this month, with a casting call for new actors released just weeks ago.
It was recently confirmed that Vera would be back for a two episode outing in 2025 - a much shorter run than usual.
It comes after, actress Brenda Blethyn sparked axed fears recently for Vera.
Despite the news that it wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, fans were still left disappointed at how far away it was and the short episode length but still managed to share some joy and excitement.