Emmerdale legend Dominic Brunt has taken another major step in his career away from the ITV soap.
Dominic Brunt, 52, has played Emmerdale favourite Paddy Kirk for 25 years who is one of the soap’s best-loved characters. Some fans might know away from Emmerdale, Dominic is a major horror film buff and has even directed some scary movies of his own.
He’s previously helmed Attack of The Adult Babies and Evie among other flicks. His latest film Wolf Manor has been playing at film festivals after having its premiere. On Twitter, the Emmerdale icon posted: “Thank you to @FrightFest for hosting our Leicester Square premier last night. An amazing evening. @wolfmanorfilm Feeling rancid on the 6am train to Leeds this morning but full of pride for our cast and crew.”
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Dominic’s new film was written by Joel Ferrari and Pete Wild. It stars James Fleet, from The Vicar of Dibly, and John Henshaw, from Early Doors with the production being shot in Shropshire. You can find out more about Wolf Manor here.
Dominic having an extra string to his bow is probably no bad thing as he’s previously spoken about his fear of Paddy being killed off in Emmerdale. During an interview previewing Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary plans he reflected on his time in the soap.
“If I was to go tomorrow though, I wouldn’t complain because I’ve had 25 amazing years – but long may it continue,” Dominic said. “I absolutely love that job to pieces. I can’t explain to you what it means to me.”
We’ve seen Paddy involved in his fair share of major storylines - including lots of ups and downs in love. He’s made a host of fans from Emmerdale’s millions of viewers.
“I saw a picture the other day for the 25th anniversary and I’m in the picture, and I just think ‘oh my god, 25 years ago?’ It feels like seven,” Dominic explained. “Your life just flashes along so quickly, but I’ve been so lucky.
“God knows how many bullets I’ve dodged in that. I’m just so grateful that they’re still writing for us and trusting us with these storylines.”
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