Anna Friel reveals Marcella won’t be wearing her iconic parka in series two

The character is getting a new look 
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Aime Grant Cumberbatch8 February 2018

Anna Friel has revealed her character Marcella won’t be wearing her iconic parka in series two of the show.

Despite the £350 coat selling out after viewers flocked to buy it in their droves, the detective is due a wardrobe change in upcoming episodes.

Friel said the attention on the outfit was ‘flattering'.

“The coat sold out following its appearance, which was such a nice form of flattery!

“In this series we are in another season. Last time we started off in the deepest winter, so the coat was reflective of that. In series two we start off in summer and we finished filming in late autumn.

"You never know though, the coat might make an appearance!”

The Scandi-style noir series returns to ITV later this month after a two-year break.

The gap surprised fans as the series had been one of the most popular dramas of 2016, averaging over six million viewers.

New look: Anna Friel in Marcella
ITV

Creator Hans Rosenfeldt also explained the reason behind the delay was a clash of projects.

"Two years is a long time these days when it comes to television,” he admitted.

“We live in a world where the audience want immediate satisfaction. 'I liked it, I want more'. Patience is so 2007...

“Many thought that we would be back in 2017, but I had to finish writing the last series of The Bridge before being able to devote myself 100% to Marcella again, so here we are."

Marcella returns on Monday, February 19 at 9pm on ITV.

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