He was most not too long ago seen on display screen as do-no-wrong character Reverend Sidney Chambers in Grantchester.
However James Norton remodeled his standard clean-cut look into a way more rugged show whereas taking to the display screen for the much-awaited third season of drama sequence Blissful Valley.
The actor, 37, sported a grown-out beard, unruly lengthy locks and an enormous brow scar whereas portraying villainous assassin and intercourse offender Tommy Lee Royce.
He is again! James Norton has swapped his clean-cut search for a rugged beard and large brow scar as he returns to screens as behind-bars villain Tommy Lee Royce for season 3 of Blissful Valley
James’ character Tommy is seen in jail within the new episodes, after being sentenced in season one for rape and abduction.
Donning a inexperienced and yellow jumpsuit as he spends time behind bars, the felony is seen in handcuffs whereas being escorted by officers in new photos from the present.
Filming for the much-anticipated third and closing sequence bought underway earlier this 12 months following a six-year hiatus and is for certain to be essentially the most thrilling but.
In October, BBC confirmed a 3rd season of the hit present could be on its manner, and that it will be its final.
New look: He sported a grown-out beard, unruly lengthy locks and an enormous brow scar whereas portraying the villainous assassin and intercourse offender character
Behind-bars: James’ character Tommy is seen in jail within the new episodes, after being sentenced in season one for rape and abduction
The ultimate season will observe Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she investigates a gangland homicide that leads her again to Tommy, and her wrestle to finish the drug provide within the valley.
James beforehand stated of reprising his position as Tommy: ‘To tackle Tommy one closing time is an excellent and daunting privilege, and one thing I have been wanting ahead to since we wrapped the final sequence, six years in the past.
Blissful Valley was an enormous hit with audiences after first airing in 2014, successful a BAFTA Award for Greatest Drama Collection, with a follow-up second sequence in 2016.
And whereas the position catapulted James to fame, he might have performed it just a little too convincingly- with many sending the actor letters of hate for his characters actions.
In 2017 the London-based actor revealed he acquired demise threats for his position in Blissful Valley,as some viewers have been so frightened by his portrayal.
Collection three of the BBC drama will air on January 1 2023.
Early days: James shot to fame together with his acclaimed position in sequence one and two of the present, however might have performed it just a little too convincingly- with many sending the actor letters of hate for his characters actions (pictured in sequence 2)