POLDARK star Eleanor Tomlinson has hinted a fifth series of the hit drama could be in the works.
The actress, 25, who returned to screens as Demelza in last night’s third season opener, teased that show bosses may make two more runs covering the final six books of Winston Graham’s twelve-novel Poldark saga.
It has already been revealed that a fourth series has been commissioned but bosses are yet to confirm whether there would be further episodes.
In an exclusive interview, Eleanor said: “If we go to five series that would be a dream. We would be very lucky and honoured to get that far.
“I think if we go to five series then that would be a dream come true — and how many series have done that?”
After an explosive end to the second series, the third will see scriptwriter Debbie Horsfield introduce more controverisal plotlines including her character’s decision to cheat on hunky husband Ross Poldark — played by Aidan Turner, 33.
She continued: “I think that no one would blame Demelza for that after what happened in series two.
“I think she is a fiercely loyal and supportive wife but when that support is ignored constantly by her husband then it is hard to remain as steadfast as she always does.. there is plenty of eye candy to catch her attention and that was a lot of fun.”
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While Eleanor has a fraught on-screen relationship with the Irish star, she has thrown her weight behind the star to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.
Of the actor, who The Sun revealed has split from girlfriend Nettie Wakefield, she said: “Aidan would be great as Bond, why not.
“He is one of the nation’s heart-throbs and he is a gentleman and a sweetheart. We are the greatest of friends and it is a honour to play his wife.”
Aidan is already used to taking knocks during on-screen combat sequences thanks to the pair’s first series scuffle in which Demelza slaps him.
On the scene she added: “It was a lot of fun but of course Aidan is fabulously fight-trained from his days in the Hobbit.
“So he gave this beautiful reaction and I was like yeah girl power!”
Aidan will have to fend off bookies’ favourite Tom Hardy, Grantchester star James Norton and Luther’s Idris Elba for the role as spy as incumbent Daniel, 49, stalls on a new contract.