From defending Cain Dingle in Emmerdale to standing alongside John Cena in Hollywood, actor Mark Hampton takes a big leap! The actor, who played the character of Cain Dingle’s lawyer, is set to swap the soap for an action-packed set of Amazon Studios’ Heads of State. Hence, one thing is for sure: Mark proves himself as an icon on both small and silver screens. Keep scrolling to know more!
Emmerdale Star Joins Forces With Hollywood Heavyweights Cena and Elba
Actor Mark Hampton bids farewell to Emmerdale and steps onto the global stage. The cherry on top is that he’ll share the screen with Hollywood stars, wrestling icon turned actor John Cena, and the legend Idris Elba. Hampton portrayed the character of Cain Dingle’s lawyer in the Dales.
The star made his mark in the soap’s 50th-anniversary storyline. Fans must recall the time when Cain was charged with the murder of Al Chapman. However, Cain’s innocence was eventually revealed when his 10-year-old son confessed to the crime. The soap star labeled the plot as ‘dramatic.’
Reflecting on his experience, the soap star chuckled as he recounted, “So for me as an actor, it was quite funny because I thought, ‘this is going to be great.” He particularly found it amusing as it was courtroom drama. However, the storyline took an unexpected turn with the big reveal, and it was like his time on Emmerdale was cut short.
Despite the early departure from the show, Mark Hampton fondly remembers his time. Additionally, he expresses admiration for his co-star Jeff Hordley. Emmerdale star highlighted the contrast between Jeff’s on-screen villainy and his genuine kindness off-screen.
‘John Cena Is A Bright Light’ Says Mark Hampton
Now, the Emmerdale former joins the cast of Amazon Studios’ action-filled Heads of State alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. In the film, Cena portrays the President of the United States, while Elba takes on the role of the Prime Minister. It is expected to be released later this year.
Describing Cena as ‘fantastic’ and a ‘bright light,’ Mark praises his performance. He said, “You don’t want to forget that the wrestling – it’s a performance, so there’s a real artistry to it…He’s a real performer.” Hampton didn’t forget to mention that he is a ‘very big guy’ as he had to be squeezed into a Presidential limousine.
Additionally, he shares his journey back into acting after a break. He spanned across independent films, television, and commercials. The actor expressed, “So one day you will be doing Emmerdale, the next an indie film, and the next day Heads of State where I’m sitting in the back of a presidential limo with John Cena, who’s one of the kind of biggest stars in the world!”
Beyond his Hollywood projects, Mark also creates his own content. He wrote and directed a project titled – unlicensed. It is set for release later this year. For more updates on Emmerdale and its stars, keep checking TV Season & Spoilers!
