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Old 14-09-2014, 00:23
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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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:25
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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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:25
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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.
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:29
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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.
Because he's a lazy idiot? Don't go on to a show like EastEnders and expect short work and happy scenes, he didn't mind playing a serial killer did he? Yawn zzz. There was a reason he was axed the first time around, obviously dtc brought him back for the linda rape storyline.
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Old 14-09-2014, 00:31
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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).
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:34
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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
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:35
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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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:35
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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'm pretty sure most actors do feel uncomfortable about filming scenes like this, since they are so harrowing, whether or not they talk about it in interviews isnt an issue, Ross Kemp refused to have Grant Rape Tiffany and Alex Ferns said it was extremely difficult to do some of the Domestic violence stuff.
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Old 14-09-2014, 00:36
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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.
Que?? People on DS are saying that he was prob bought back for this plot, he was prob on a 6 or 9 months contract and will be finishing up soon &n the "quits" thing is the newspapers exaggerating for a juicy story. His leaving was probably always the plan.
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:37
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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
Andrew Lancel spoke about how challenging it was to film his scenes with Frank in Corrie raping Carla.

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.

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.'
Exactly! It must be so difficult to play a rapist and getting in the mind set to be able to portray it realistically.

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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:39
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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.'
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:41
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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
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:41
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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.
Here you go: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3...oPMWGxicYJI4wA
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Old 14-09-2014, 00:43
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Old 14-09-2014, 00:52
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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.
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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Old 14-09-2014, 00:53
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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.
I think now it's easier to get hold of stories and quotes. One thing said in one article can quickly be made into something else on another article that can be published online within minutes. I think that's the difference.
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:06
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He comes across to me a little bit of a moaner.
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:06
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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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Old 14-09-2014, 01:08
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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.
seriously? That's sad because he was perfect in that role. Very powerful stuff.
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:13
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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.
Maybe it depends on if the actor is well known before. Matt was in 4 series of Hustle as well so it well-known to many.

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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Old 14-09-2014, 01:14
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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.
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!
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:15
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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!
He's always come across as a nice guy and that has especially been the case this year - his appearances on This Morning and Sunday Brunch show how nice and definitely how happy he is.

I'm sure he's prepared for what could happen.
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:20
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seriously? That's sad because he was perfect in that role. Very powerful stuff.
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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Old 14-09-2014, 01:25
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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
I agree with what you said. I think it was due to typecasting and probably that it is something that he finds hard to shake off.
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Old 14-09-2014, 01:26
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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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