Richard Blackwood lands first US acting gig

Richard Blackwood has landed his first acting role in the US.
The former ‘EastEnders’ actor – who played Vincent Hubbard on the BBC One soap from 2015 to 2018 – recently revealed he is turning his hand to fashion, with his own line, after departing Walford just over a year ago, and he is also looking to "crack America" with his stand-up comedy.
And now, Richard has confirmed he’s set to make his debut across the pond in a mystery TV series.
He wrote on Instagram: "Ladies and gentlemen o picture just words!!
"I have landed my first American role in a US series!!
"There will be a press release following shortly but I am through the moon.
"I truly can’t believe it and still in shock but god is good all the time!! (sic)"
Speaking about where his career is heading last week, he said: "I’m bringing out a clothing range and I’m trying to crack America, because that’s always been the one thing I wanted to do.
"The stand-up has been received really well in the US."
While the 2019 ‘Dancing on Ice’ contestant has swapped Albert Square for America, Richard hasn’t ruled out a return to the soap one day.
Speaking in January, he said: "I’ve got a movie coming out, also there’s some other stuff that is huge.
"But ‘EastEnders’, I would never rule it out. They were good to me, so I’ve got love for them.
"But there is something else, which is quite big."
When asked if he would return if the plot was right, he replied: "Of course, absolutely, I’ve got love for them."
And last year, Richard admitted the door was "slightly ajar" about a potential Walford return.
He said: "It’s slightly ajar. I can see the guys in there and they’re like, ‘Richard, how’s it going?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, just checking. We good? My family still there?’
"’EastEnders’ was really good for me. It’s a fast machine. It taught me you don’t have the luxury of taking the time to overly rehearse.
"It’s very quick but it gets you to that place of landing it straight away and trusting it.
"It’s like a master-class. I’m very fortunate."
Vincent was last seen on screen in April 2018 when he was trapped in a car with one of evil Aidan Maguire’s (Patrick Bergin) cronies pointing a gun at him.