Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning lands huge Hollywood role with Denise Richards

Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning set for stardom as he lands huge Hollywood role with Denise Richards

He played legendary memorable character Russ Owen until 2018.

And now Stuart Manning, 41, is set for global fame after landing a part in new Hollywood TV series Glow and Darkness.

The medieval period drama, which is being filmed in Spain, is also set to feature megastars Denise Richards and former Bond girl Jane Seymour. 

On location: Ex-Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning is set for global fame after landing a part in Hollywood TV series Glow and Darkness

Stuart has been sharing snaps of his time on set as the big-budget production has ploughed on in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. 

In one snap, cast members in Medieval garb take a break from the fierce Spanish heat as they sit on chairs in the shade. 

Crew wearing face masks stand around the background, as the production takes place in an around the town of Cáceres, in the Southern Spanish region of Extremadura.

Taking a break: Stuart has shared several snaps from the production on his Instagram, including this shot of cast members taking a break from the fierce Spanish heat

Taking a break: Stuart has shared several snaps from the production on his Instagram, including this shot of cast members taking a break from the fierce Spanish heat 

Career highlight: The former Hollyoaks actor captioned the above snap, 'Working with these guys on #glowanddarkness has been a dream'

Career highlight: The former Hollyoaks actor captioned the above snap, ‘Working with these guys on #glowanddarkness has been a dream’

Stuart also posted several selfies from on set, while he also showed footage of stuntmen riding horses along past a small lake.  

In his captions for these posts, Stuart revealed that these snaps are from his time on set by including the hashtag #glowanddarkness.  

On one particular selfie featuring Stuart and three other actors, he wrote: ‘Working with these guys on #glowanddarkness has been a dream. I can’t wait to share it with you all soon’.

 Writer Alejandro Gillermo Roemmers created the series, while Denise Richards, 49, and Jane Seymour, 69, are both set to star. 

No expense spared: Stuart shared glimpses of real-live horses galloping around the Spanish countryside

No expense spared: Stuart shared glimpses of real-live horses galloping around the Spanish countryside

Being cast in the series will be a welcome change for Stuart, after it was revealed in 2018 that he was working as a delivery driver in between acting gigs. 

Stuart first hinted to his fans that he would be taking part in the programme back in March, when he shared a snap of himself with a massive bushy beard and longer hair.

The look is a striking change from his days on Hollyoaks, when he sported a clean-shaven look with short back and sides.  

Throwback: Stuart's current long-bearded medieval look is a world away from how he appeared on Hollyoaks

Throwback: Stuart’s current long-bearded medieval look is a world away from how he appeared on Hollyoaks