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Kris Marshall reveals the real reason why he snubbed the Love Actually reunion for Comic Relief

KRIS Marshall has revealed the real reason why he won't appear in the upcoming Love Actually reunion for Comic Relief.

Director Richard Curtis is putting together a 10-minute sequel to the famous movie to raise funds for charity but Kris's character Colin Frissell won't be making an appearance.

Kris Marshall has revealed why he won't be part of the Love Actually reunion
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Kris Marshall has revealed why he won't be part of the Love Actually reunionCredit: PA:Press Association

In the 2003 movie, Colin moved to America in the hope of finding love thanks to his British accent.

However, we won't get to see if Colin has settled down or is a fully fledged ladies man as Richard didn't have the time or the money to squeeze him in.

Kris's character Colin Frissell went to America to try his hand with ladies in the US in the 2003 movie
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Kris's character Colin Frissell went to America to try his hand with ladies in the US in the 2003 movie

Death In Paradise star Kris told The Mirror: "I did get a very, very sweet email from Richard.

"Richard said, 'Look, we're making a charity, where-are-they-now movie of Love Actually, but I didn't have the time or the budget to go and see where your character went'."

However, while he understands Richard's decision, Kris is still disappointed he won't be involved in the highly-anticipated revisit.

He added: "But with Emma Thompson and Martin Freeman also not in it, I'm in good company".

Emma Thompson will not be appearing after the death of her on-screen husband in the movie, Alan Rickman
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Emma Thompson will not be appearing after the death of her on-screen husband in the movie, Alan Rickman

The short film, which is called Red Nose Day Actually, will air during the Comic Relief special on March 24.

Earlier this week, pictures emerged of Keira Knightley filming her scenes and she hinted her character could actually leave her on-screen husband for his besotted best friend, played by Andrew Lincoln.

The actress played Juliet in the original 2003 hit movie, who married Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor), failing to realise his best friend Mark - played by Andrew - was head over heels in love with her.

 Keira Knightley has been pictured filming new scenes for the Love Actually sequel
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Keira Knightley has been pictured filming new scenes for the Love Actually sequelCredit: Fame Flynet
 Andrew Lincoln was also on set
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Andrew Lincoln was also on setCredit: Fame Flynet

The 31-year-old was pictured standing in her doorway, appropriately wearing a white top with the word LOVE written in colourful letters on the front.

Meanwhile Andrew, 43, looked handsome in his jacket as he chatted to director Richard Curtis between scenes.

There was no sign of Chiwetel, which could mean their marriage hasn't worked out and leaves the door open for Juliet and Mark to possibly get together and make all of his dreams come true.

 Keira played Juliet in the 2003 film
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Keira played Juliet in the 2003 filmCredit: Fame Flynet
 Andrew played Mark, the best friend of Juliet's husband
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Andrew played Mark, the best friend of Juliet's husbandCredit: Fame Flynet

Fans of the original will clearly remember one of the standout moments in the movie, which saw Mark arrive outside Juliet's house with a series of white cards with how he felt about her written on each one.

One even said: "To me, you are perfect".

 Mark was secretly in love with Juliet in the first movie
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Mark was secretly in love with Juliet in the first movie
 Juliet was shocked by Mark's revelation
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Juliet was shocked by Mark's revelationCredit: Alamy
 Fans will be desperate to know what happened next between the two
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Fans will be desperate to know what happened next between the twoCredit: Alamy

Hugh Grant was also pictured with his on-screen wife Martine McCutcheon as it was revealed the couple got married. 

However, Emma Thompson will not be making a return as it conflicted with her filming schedule and she also said it was "too soon" after Alan Rickman's death.



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