Joséphine Jobert’s New Chapter: From Death in Paradise to Saint-Pierre
Joséphine Jobert, the French actress who brought DS Florence Cassell to life in Death in Paradise, has moved on to a new police drama, Saint-Pierre, after sailing off Saint Marie with DI Neville Parker in 2024. She announced on Instagram in November 2024 that filming for Saint-Pierre’s first season wrapped, marking her next big step after eight seasons on the BBC hit, per Hello! Magazine. Now 39, Jobert’s also been renovating her home in Dordogne, France, and working on writing projects with her mom, Véronique Mucret Rouveyrollis, a seasoned actress and director, per Hello! Magazine. Her shift from a beloved Caribbean-set show to a grittier Canadian drama shows a career in transition. Let’s dive into what Jobert’s doing now, why it matters, and what you can learn from navigating a big career pivot like hers.
From Florence Cassell to Saint-Pierre
Joséphine Jobert played DS Florence Cassell in Death in Paradise across eight seasons (2015-2024), leaving fans emotional when she exited in season 13’s finale, sailing away with Ralf Little’s Neville Parker, per Hello! Magazine. Florence was a sharp, resilient detective whose “will-they-won’t-they” romance with Neville kept viewers hooked. Jobert left the show multiple times—first in season 8 (2019), thinking it was permanent, then returning for seasons 10 and 11 to wrap up Florence’s story, per Hello! Magazine. In a 2024 Instagram Q&A, she said she doesn’t miss filming in Guadeloupe: “I had a great time and I made the best out of it. I have amazing memories… But time to move on,” per Radio Times. Her focus now is Saint-Pierre, a police procedural set in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, a French territory off Newfoundland, Canada.
Saint-Pierre follows Deputy Chief Geneviève “Arch” Archambault (Jobert), a Parisian transplant, teaming up with exiled Inspector Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco) to solve crimes on the islands, per Hello! Magazine. The show’s synopsis describes a “quaint tourist destination” hiding “the worst kind of criminal activity,” with Arch and Fitz clashing before becoming a “crime-fighting force,” per Hello! Magazine. Jobert shared Instagram posts in November 2024, showing her in hazmat suits at a crime scene and wrapping season 1, with an extra day filmed in another city, per Hello! Magazine. Fans flooded the comments, one writing, “Counting down the days!!” per Hello! Magazine. Unlike Death in Paradise’s lighthearted tone, Jobert called Saint-Pierre “more serious” in a Q&A, per Radio Times. The show, also starring James Purefoy, is slated for 2025, per Hello! Magazine.
Why does this matter? Transitioning from a global hit like Death in Paradise, which averages 8-9 million viewers per season, to a new project is a bold move, per Wikipedia. Jobert’s shift to a grittier role shows she’s stretching her range. Actors often risk typecasting after long roles—Florence was iconic, and fans on X begged for her return, per GB News. Common mistakes? Sticking to similar roles or jumping to projects that don’t fit. Jobert avoids this by choosing a distinct drama and leaning on her experience. If you’re switching careers or roles, pick something that challenges you but aligns with your skills—otherwise, you might flounder or lose credibility.
Beyond Acting: Writing and Home Life
Jobert’s not just acting. She’s been collaborating with her mom, Véronique Mucret Rouveyrollis, on writing projects, including a Hollywood film script they started in 2021, per Hello! Magazine. “We’re working on three projects at the same time,” she told Hello! Magazine in 2022, praising her mom’s “brilliant ideas.” Her family’s deep in the industry—her mom starred in French shows like Les cinq dernières minutes, and her stepdad, Romain Rouveyrollis, acted in Paroles, per Hello! Magazine. Jobert also modeled at the Salon du Chocolat trade fair in 2021, showing her versatility, per Hello! Magazine. On the personal side, she’s been renovating her Dordogne home, sharing updates in January 2024 about furnishing it after a “long and intense process,” per Hello! Magazine.
Why does this matter? Diversifying your work—acting, writing, modeling—keeps you adaptable. Jobert’s home renovation and family collaborations show she’s building a life beyond the camera, which is key when leaving a demanding role like Florence. Actors often make the mistake of focusing only on one path, burning out or losing balance. Jobert’s multi-faceted approach—performing, creating, and nesting—helps her stay grounded. If you’re pivoting careers, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Branch out, but stay true to your strengths, or you risk spreading yourself too thin.
The Death in Paradise Legacy
Jobert’s time on Death in Paradise shaped her career. She joined in 2015, returned for season 10’s anniversary, and left in 2024 after 60 episodes, per Death in Paradise Wiki. Her exits were emotional—Don Warrington’s speech in 2022 made her cry, and she called co-star Shantol Jackson “the sister I wish I had,” per Hello! Magazine. The show, filmed in Deshaies, Guadeloupe (fictional Saint Marie), remains a juggernaut, with season 15 confirmed and filming starting April 2025, per Yahoo News UK. Don Gilet’s DI Mervin Wilson leads now, after Ralf Little’s Neville left in 2024, per Edinburgh News. Sara Martins, who played Camille Bordey, also left for growth, mirroring Jobert’s path, per Wales Online.
The franchise keeps evolving. Beyond Paradise season 3 aired in March 2025, and Return to Paradise launched in Australia in 2024, per Wales Online. Jobert’s open to a Beyond Paradise cameo but ruled out a full Death in Paradise return, saying, “I’ve definitely done my time,” per Radio Times. Fans still love Florence—Reddit users rank her high, per Wales Online. Why does this matter? Leaving a hit show risks fan backlash, but Jobert’s strategic exits (with open-ended storylines) and new projects keep her relevant. Mistakes? Leaving abruptly or burning bridges. Jobert’s warm farewells and openness to spin-offs show how to exit gracefully.
Lessons from Jobert’s Transition
Jobert’s move to Saint-Pierre and her diverse projects offer lessons for career shifts. First, she chose a role that builds on her Death in Paradise experience (police drama) but pushes her into a darker tone, avoiding typecasting. Second, she’s diversified—writing with her mom, modeling, renovating—showing you need multiple outlets to stay balanced. Third, she left Death in Paradise respectfully, keeping ties with producers and fans, per Hello! Magazine. Common mistakes? Clinging to one role too long or jumping to unrelated projects without a plan. That can lead to irrelevance or failure. Jobert’s calculated risks—new show, new skills—keep her career alive.
What happens if you don’t pivot well? You might get stuck, like actors who repeat the same role or fail to land new gigs. Jobert’s Saint-Pierre role, backed by a strong cast like Allan Hawco and James Purefoy, positions her for success, per Hello! Magazine. Her Instagram engagement—fans hyped for Saint-Pierre—shows she’s carrying her audience with her, per Hello! Magazine. If you’re changing paths, plan your next step, use your past strengths, and keep your network tight. Mess it up, and you’re starting from scratch.
What’s Next for Jobert
Saint-Pierre will air in 2025, likely drawing Death in Paradise fans eager for Jobert’s new role, per Hello! Magazine. She’s hinted at more writing with her mom, and her Dordogne home base suggests she’s settling into a creative, grounded life, per Hello! Magazine. Death in Paradise season 15, with Don Gilet, is set for January 2026, but Jobert’s focus is elsewhere, per Yahoo News UK. Her openness to a Beyond Paradise cameo keeps her tied to the franchise, per Hello! Magazine. Whether she’s solving crimes as Arch or penning scripts, Jobert’s building a versatile career.
Why does this matter? Jobert’s journey shows how to leave a big role and keep growing. Whether you’re an actor, writer, or in another field, transitions are tough but necessary. Pick projects that stretch you, diversify your work, and respect your past while eyeing the future. Jobert’s doing it right—just don’t expect it to be a breeze.
