August 9th 2024.
It's hard not to think about how things could have turned out differently for William Beck's character, Dylan Keogh, in the popular show Casualty. He's been a part of the cast for over ten years now, playing the role of a socially awkward but highly skilled doctor in the bustling ED of Holby City. If we were to make a list of all the challenges he's faced since we first met him, we'd be here all day. From complicated relationships to struggles with alcohol addiction, Dylan's journey has never been an easy one - and that's precisely why we love him.
One recurring character that has made multiple appearances in Dylan's life is Zsa Zsa Harper-Jenkinson, played by the legendary Sharon Gless from Cagney and Lacey. Zsa Zsa first appeared in 2017 when Dylan reached out to his old tutor for help with a patient's operation. Despite living in America, Zsa Zsa flew over to the UK to perform surgery on Robyn's partner Glen, who had a brain tumor.
But that wasn't the last we saw of Zsa Zsa. In 2020, Dylan once again called upon her expertise to review the case of Faith's son Luka, who had a tumor near his brain stem. Zsa Zsa agreed to help and returned to the Holby ED, ready to perform another life-saving surgery. I had the chance to chat with William Beck about his experience working with Sharon Gless and their on-screen relationship as Dylan and Zsa Zsa.
To my surprise, William revealed a little secret about how Sharon was cast for the role. He shared, "I can tell you that there was another name they were considering before they reached out to Sharon - Whoopi Goldberg. Can you imagine? Whoopi Goldberg in South Wales! But of course, Sharon was the perfect choice." It's clear that Sharon's performance as an old mentor of Dylan's was well-received by fans, and William himself was in awe of her talent. "On the first day of filming, we were all just wondering what someone from Cagney and Lacey was doing in South Wales," he laughed. "But as soon as we started working together, I realized how much the camera loved her. She had this Hollywood magic about her."
Last Saturday, Casualty fans were left heartbroken as they watched Dylan say goodbye to his beloved dog, Dervla. William reflected on this emotional story arc and how it resonated with viewers. "Dervla was such a defining character when Dylan was first introduced, and we hadn't seen her on the show for so long. It was amazing to see how much people connected with the story, especially those who have experienced the loss of a pet themselves. It's a universal experience, and it was a fantastic way to tell a story through a continuing drama format."
As an actor, William had to let the story speak for itself and not let his performance overshadow the emotional impact of the storyline. "It was humbling to see the way people responded to it," he added. "We had to step back and let the story do its work." It's clear that this storyline struck a chord with viewers, and William is grateful for the opportunity to tell such a touching story.
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