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Old 29-01-2016, 21:33
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It's been announced that Ricky Whittle will be playing the role of Shadow in the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods.' I've not seen him in anything since Hollyoaks and can't remember what his acting was like as it's a good book and I wouldn't want to see it spoilt though it's good to see him do well after his soap life is over
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Old 29-01-2016, 21:37
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I watched him on The 100 for an episode but he didn't speak until the very end. They were beating his character to death. it was to horrible for me to watch another episode.

Probably didn't answer your question. Haha.
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Old 29-01-2016, 22:06
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I never watched him in Hollyoaks but its easy to see why ex-Hollyoaks stars get the Hollywood gigs, they're the most attractive cast of all UK soaps and in Hollywood looks are the key. There are some dreadful actors in Hollywood who get work based on their looks, not everyone in LA is Meryl Streep.
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Old 29-01-2016, 22:19
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He was decent in Dream Team
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Old 29-01-2016, 22:22
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His dancing was rather good (along with his looks) when he did Strictly; he should have won!

Good luck to him..
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Old 29-01-2016, 22:24
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Yeah, he was good on Hollyoaks. Not someone who particuarly stood out for acting but he was always reliable.

I don't watch The 100, but i'm pleased its going well for him because I remember him being a really nice guy when he was on HO.
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Old 29-01-2016, 23:33
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The role he'll be playing is quite a big deal. Fans have been waiting for an adaptation of this particular Neil Gaiman book for a long time, I hope he does well (and his US accent is up to it) he's a good looking man and has the right build for the part.
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Old 30-01-2016, 02:18
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He was actually in a couple of seasons of mistresses in the u.s. He did an American accent in that and it wasn't too bad, it was just weird hearing him talk that way.
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Old 30-01-2016, 02:46
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I have never watched Hollyoaks but he is fine in The 100.
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Old 30-01-2016, 02:51
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I remember him being in an episode of NCIS as well.

Surprised him and on-screen sister Nathalie Emmanuel (Sasha Valentine) haven't teamed up on something since HO, seeming as she's switched oaks for wood as well.
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Old 30-01-2016, 03:14
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He's very good looking and yes I think his acting is good enough.
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Old 30-01-2016, 07:34
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I think hes quite decent, don't watch Hollyoaks but liked him in Mistresses and The 100. Though I really disliked him when he did Strictly
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Old 30-01-2016, 12:25
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His dancing was rather good (along with his looks) when he did Strictly; he should have won!

Good luck to him..
Absolutely!!!! He wuzrobbed & no mistake!!
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Old 30-01-2016, 12:40
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I think hes quite decent, don't watch Hollyoaks but liked him in Mistresses and The 100. Though I really disliked him when he did Strictly
He should have won strictly imo.
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Old 30-01-2016, 13:21
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He was pretty bad in hollyoaks if i remember correctly it was pretty much just find any reason for him to strip. Though ive saw him in a few other things where he's not bad.
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Old 30-01-2016, 13:27
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He was quite good as Daniel in the American reboot of Mistresses (BBC series from the 00's) and while it's still a soapy type show, his accent was pretty good and he played the dark and brooding role quite well.

I also always liked him in Sky One's Dream Team back in the day!

Can't say he was overally impressive in Hollyoaks mind but then what else do you expect from Hollyoaks!
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