December 10th 2024.
Gavin and Stacey, the beloved British sitcom, had a major impact on one of its biggest stars. The show returned for one final episode on Christmas Day, and it was watched by a record-breaking 18 million people. This incredible success has proven to be a turning point for actor Rob Brydon, who revealed that the show put an end to his Hollywood dreams.
Gavin and Stacey first aired in 2007 and quickly became a fan favorite throughout the 2010s. Its popularity continued to grow, leading up to the highly anticipated Christmas special in 2019. For Rob Brydon, this meant that his decision to give up on his hopes of becoming a Hollywood star was finally justified. In an interview before the 2024 Christmas special, the Welsh actor admitted that he had always been fixated on Al Pacino and his dream of playing a wide range of characters. However, when he was presented with the first script for Gavin and Stacey, he realized that it was the perfect opportunity for him.
Rob recalled his first Gavin and Stacey memory, which took place on a bench in Sydney, Australia. At the time, he was filming a BBC series called Supernova and James Corden, who plays the character of Smithy in the show, was also in Australia for the History Boys world tour. The two actors discussed the possibility of Rob joining the cast of Gavin and Stacey, and he was initially hesitant. However, he saw some similarities between his character Bryn and another one of his roles, Keith Barrett, and ultimately accepted the offer.
Despite giving up on his Hollywood aspirations, Rob has no regrets about his decision. In fact, his career has flourished since joining the cast of Gavin and Stacey. He is now one of the most recognizable faces on British TV and even received an MBE in 2013. It wasn't until he was in his 30s that he started getting bigger roles and long-term work in TV and film. Thanks to his role in Gavin and Stacey, Rob has become a beloved comedy actor and even landed some Hollywood roles.
In 2023, it was announced that Rob had secured a role in the hit film Barbie after lead actress Margot Robbie saw him in Gavin and Stacey and was a huge fan of his character Uncle Bryn. Speaking about the experience, Rob shared that he had received a message from Margot a few years prior, asking him to record a birthday message for her. He believes that the role in Barbie was her way of saying thank you. When they met on the set of a Greta Gerwig movie, Margot thanked him and the interaction was "quite nice."
The much-anticipated Gavin and Stacey Christmas special is set to return to BBC One and iPlayer on Christmas Day. But it's not just the fans who are excited about its comeback, as Rob Brydon is also looking forward to reuniting with his castmates and bringing Uncle Bryn back to life. He encourages anyone with a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share it with The Agency entertainment team. They can be reached via email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page. After all, they would love to hear from you.
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