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Why is Matt Di Angelo Getting his knickers in a twist?
3/4 interviews now he's gone on about his latest story and how unhappy he is about it now we've heard he's quit. Does he not know for 20/30 years soaps have had rape story's characters raping other characters I've never seen any other actor go on so much about playing a part of a rape story quite like him it's all very suspicious.
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He seems fine with the storyline from what I have read? He's spoken quite thoughtfully about it and seems to appreciate it
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3/4 interviews now he's gone on about his latest story and how unhappy he is about it now we've heard he's quit. Does he not know for 20/30 years soaps have had rape story's characters raping other characters I've never seen any other actor go on so much about playing a part of a rape story quite like him it's all very suspicious.
Understandably, he's talked about how horrible the storyline is (which it is because of the subject matter) and how difficult it was to film (which I'm sure for an actor playing a rapist it is). |
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3/4 interviews now he's gone on about his latest story and how unhappy he is about it now we've heard he's quit. Does he not know for 20/30 years soaps have had rape story's characters raping other characters I've never seen any other actor go on so much about playing a part of a rape story quite like him it's all very suspicious.
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One article took his words the wrong way and Matt has even tweeted about that.
Understandably, he's talked about how horrible the storyline is (which it is because of the subject matter) and how difficult it was to film (which I'm sure for an actor playing a rapist it is). |
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But I don't see any other actors speaking out on playing a rapist saying how difficult it was to film etc
I'd be very concerned if an actor said 'did this rape scene, didnt bother me much.' |
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All Eastenders stars are interviewed about big s/ls. Matt was on a short contract, Dean was very unlikely to be hanging around the square after the rape.
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But I don't see any other actors speaking out on playing a rapist saying how difficult it was to film etc
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3/4 interviews now he's gone on about his latest story and how unhappy he is about it now we've heard he's quit. Does he not know for 20/30 years soaps have had rape story's characters raping other characters I've never seen any other actor go on so much about playing a part of a rape story quite like him it's all very suspicious.
UNless I see direct evidence against this I won't take the daily Star version as gospel. Also- some of the "comments" Matt has made have clearly been sanctioned by the show. There was a press release for example which contained quotes from Matt. He gave a radio Times interview about the rape story. Do you REALLY think that wasnt sanctioned by EE?? Also- any actor involved in a plot that makes them a rapist is gonna find themselves out of a job pretty sharpish as rape is seen as a crime in soap's that must ALWAYS be punished (even worse that murder!) So all in all- I think its a case of saying "2+2=5" here. The plotline is controversial & he's right at the heart of it, so its no surprise the press have been interested to hear from him lately. He's not complaining as much as youre portraying. |
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But I don't see any other actors speaking out on playing a rapist saying how difficult it was to film etc
Matt is a well-known actor - his name is well-known if nothing else due to Strictly which is probably why the comments are being made to be bigger than they are. Quote:
He's answering questions he has been asked, he's not 'speaking out'
I'd be very concerned if an actor said 'did this rape scene, didnt bother me much.' I don't think Matt has said anything other than I would expect to hear from an actor doing this challenging storyline. |
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He's answering questions he has been asked, he's not 'speaking out'
I'd be very concerned if an actor said 'did this rape scene, didnt bother me much.' |
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But I don't see any other actors speaking out on playing a rapist saying how difficult it was to film etc
This storyline IS controversial & the press LOVE controversy, esp if it has the capacity to get the BBC in trouble, so no wonder they've gone crazy over this sl. |
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O right ok if that's the case and he's not been speaking out that's ok as I just don't remember any actors from brookie,corrie,emmerdale or past eastenders actors playing rapists speaking out about how difficult doing story's like this can be.
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Ok you've made your point
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That's because the press are a lot more invasive in regards to soap actors & plots than they used to be. For example you could never imagine Alex Fearns (Played Trevor Morgan) giving an interview in depth about his sexual or physical abuse of little Mo because the press did not hold as much fascination for the workings of EE 12 years ago.
This storyline IS controversial & the press LOVE controversy, esp if it has the capacity to get the BBC in trouble, so no wonder they've gone crazy over this sl. |
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I would say its the opposite of this,that the press are now less interested in EastEnders ,soap stars and soaps in general than they were 10-20 years ago.
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He comes across to me a little bit of a moaner.
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It depends on what Matt knew when he returned. Obviously he wanted to make a big impact in a short time and always knew he'd be going again, but what he may not have known was how that would be achieved. Rape is probably the worst crime someone can have attached to them as an actor. If Sam Womack got abuse because of the baby swap etc, I dread to think what Matt Di Angelo will get, especially as the Carters seem to be very popular.
Alex Ferns said in an interview in 2012 that if he knew how it would be remembered, he probably wouldn't have taken the role. |
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It depends on what Matt knew when he returned. Obviously he wanted to make a big impact in a short time and always knew he'd be going again, but what he may not have known was how that would be achieved. Rape is probably the worst crime someone can have attached to them as an actor. If Sam Womack got abuse because of the baby swap etc, I dread to think what Matt Di Angelo will get, especially as the Carters seem to be very popular.
Alex Ferns said in an interview in 2012 that if he knew how it would be remembered, he probably wouldn't have taken the role. |
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It depends on what Matt knew when he returned. Obviously he wanted to make a big impact in a short time and always knew he'd be going again, but what he may not have known was how that would be achieved. Rape is probably the worst crime someone can have attached to them as an actor. If Sam Womack got abuse because of the baby swap etc, I dread to think what Matt Di Angelo will get, especially as the Carters seem to be very popular.
Alex Ferns said in an interview in 2012 that if he knew how it would be remembered, he probably wouldn't have taken the role. Nigel Harman played a rapist on Downton Abbey but I doubt if many people are asked what he is known for that would be the first thing or the only thing. |
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It depends on what Matt knew when he returned. Obviously he wanted to make a big impact in a short time and always knew he'd be going again, but what he may not have known was how that would be achieved. Rape is probably the worst crime someone can have attached to them as an actor. If Sam Womack got abuse because of the baby swap etc, I dread to think what Matt Di Angelo will get, especially as the Carters seem to be very popular.
Alex Ferns said in an interview in 2012 that if he knew how it would be remembered, he probably wouldn't have taken the role. Contrary to what some think on here he seems like a nice lad to me. I suspect he'll get quite a backlash in a few weeks.. He's doing his (ex) job fgs! |
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If this is the case I'm concerned for him.
Contrary to what some think on here he seems like a nice lad to me. I suspect he'll get quite a backlash in a few weeks.. He's doing his (ex) job fgs! I'm sure he's prepared for what could happen. |
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seriously? That's sad because he was perfect in that role. Very powerful stuff.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlids5pwPZQ |
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Hadn't watched it in a while and looking at it again, it seems that could have been how I interpreted his comments. It may have been more of a typecast issue. Have a look and see what you make of it:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlids5pwPZQ |
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He makes it clear that whilst it took him a while to warm to the story, he is really proud to be doing it now.
Claims that he 'blasted' EastEnders bosses are plain false. |
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