Emmerdale actor set to become 'biggest soap star in Hollywood' after landing huge role

Anstar is set to get a huge boost in their career thanks to landing a role in Hollywood.

30, has reportedly landed a role alongside Mean Girls actor The actor is known for portraying vet Jamie Tate in the soap. in 2021 after faking his death. Alexander waved goodbye to the Dales and has turned his sights on the US.

He has secured a part in a brand new movie series by Hallmark. The TV star is set to play the love interest of Jonathan's character in The Groomsmen trilogy. Alexander could see the role as a huge path to success in the States as it has been claimed he could "become the biggest British soap star in America".

"It's a huge role for Alex and will open his career up to bigger opportunities in Hollywood," a source told . "It's a really smart move after doing and a lot of indie movies. It's going to put his name on the lips of casting directors in America for sure." The films will focus on the male perspective of the run-up to the wedding of three pals.

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All the friends will act as each others' groomsmen. Actors Tyler Hynes and B.J. Britt will also appear in the movies while the release date remains unknown for now. It has already been reported that the second film, titled The Groomsmen Second Chances, will see Jonathan's character admit his true feelings to his best pal, played by Alexander.

Jonathan told : "'That is the first time we've had a gay wedding on Hallmark as the lead storyline. And that's a huge move for the gay community so they can see themselves represented in these stories."

Alexander already has an impressive acting past, having landed a role in comedy movie Degenerates in 2018. He acted alongside former veterans Annette Badland and Jamie Foreman. The actor has also held roles in independent films including Wander, Sun in the Night and Recall.

Last yearHe shared his hopes to raise funds for young people struggling with homelessness in Birmingham and took to to encourage his fans to donate. Alexander said he would take on the challenge of sharing snaps, if he surpassed his initial goal of raising £200 for the cause.

In his first post, the actor could be seen unbuttoning his shirt and showing a bit of chest hair. After exceeding his £200 goal by an additional £500, he shared a throwback photo from his holiday to Slovenia. The actor was seen sporting only a pair of black swimming trunks, showing off his chiselled abs and chest tattoo in a scenic lake setting. He wrote on the post: "As promised, a nudeish. Thank you for your support honestly it means the and even more to the young people of Birmingham."

The has contacted Alexander's representative for comment.

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