Vera’s Brenda Blethyn shares sad update from filming as she prepares to bid farewell to ITV drama
BRENDA Blethyn has shared an update from the set of Vera as she films the show’s final scenes.
The leading woman first announced that she would be stepping away from the franchise at the start of this year.
Fans were left heartbroken when ITV bosses then confirmed that the 14th season of Vera would be the last.
Cast members are currently busy shooting the finale, but in a heartwarming post Brenda shared that they still made time to raise money for charity.
Alongside a picture of an elaborate Vera themed cake, she wrote: “Last few days of filming VERA but we still have time for Macmillan fundraiser.”
The cancer charity responded: “Hi Brenda, thank you so much for your amazing support and for your kind words. It really does mean the world to us.”
Fans also flocked to the comments to tell the actress how much the ITV drama has meant to them.
One emotional viewer said: “I am devastated this is the last series Brenda, Vera has been my best tv programme for years now.
“Thank you for bringing this lovely character and show to our screens. Thank you also for thinking of the Macmillan fundraiser.”
Another added: “Hi Brenda, I’ve so enjoyed the series and look forward to the final season. I’ll miss it, but understand it’s been a great run and I wish you the best in your next adventure.”
When Brenda first revealed that she was done with playing DCI Vera Stanhope, the star released a heartfelt statement, saying: “Working on Vera has been a joy from beginning to end and I’m sad to be saying Cheerio.
“But I am so proud of our achievements over the last fourteen
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.”
Vera's Cast Over The Last 14 Years
Since its launch back in 2011 Vera has gripped ITV viewers with its crime stories - and dozens of actors have appeared in the show, including:
- Brenda Blethyn
- David Leon
- Jon Morrison
- Riley Jones
- Wunmi Mosaku
- Paul Ritter
- Cush Jumbo
- Sonya Cassidy
- Clare Calbraith
- Kingsley Ben-Adir
- Kenny Doughty
- Lisa Hammond
- Noof McEwan
- Christopher Colquhoun
- Steve Evets
- Ibinabo Jack
- Paul Kaye
- Sarah Kameela
- Rhiannon Clements