Richard Rankin, best known for his role in Outlander, is set to star in the latest TV adaptation of the Inspector Rebus novels. Written by Scottish author Ian Rankin, the book series has been a huge success, with the first novel released in 1987 and 23 more following since then. The novels, which revolve around Detective Inspector John Rebus and are mostly set in Edinburgh, account for a significant portion of crime book sales in the UK. The TV show, which originally aired in 2000 with John Hannah in the lead role, ran until 2007, and now it is making a comeback with Richard Rankin taking on the iconic character.
Born in Rutherglen, Scotland in 1983, Richard Harris, who later changed his name to Richard Rankin, had initially planned a career in the sciences or Information Technology. However, a chance encounter during a trip to Los Angeles changed his path. After being told by a film producer that he had the look of an actor, Rankin returned to Glasgow and auditioned for Langside College. To avoid confusion with Irish actor Richard Harris, he started using his mother’s maiden name.
Rankin’s acting career began with appearances on various TV shows, including VideoGaiden, Legit, The Old Guys, and Taggart, between 2006 and 2010. He then landed roles in The Crimson Field, Silent Witness, American Odyssey, The Syndicate, and From Darkness. However, it was his role as Roger Wakefield in Outlander that propelled his career to new heights. He first appeared in the season two finale in 2016 and continued to portray the character in several episodes of season three, where he played the love interest of Brianna Fraser. Rankin has also appeared in other popular TV series such as The Replacement, The Last Kingdom, Midsomer Murders, and Trust Me.
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HEARTTHROB ACTOR LANDS ICONIC ROLE IN TV SERIES ‘REBUS’
In a thrilling announcement, it has been revealed that the talented actor Richard Rankin has been cast as the lead character in the highly anticipated TV show, Rebus. Richard, who has gained popularity for his role as Roger Wakefield in the hit series, is set to bring the iconic Scottish character to life once again.
Expressing his excitement, Richard shared, “I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Rebus. I’m a big fan of the series and Sir Ian Rankin. I feel very lucky to be given the honor of bringing such an iconic Scottish character back to TV screens and will give all I have to do it justice.” The author himself has shown his support for Richard, stating that he is the perfect fit for the role.
Richard, who has also made appearances in various films, theater productions, radio shows, and podcasts, is a multi-talented actor who is sure to captivate audiences with his portrayal of Rebus. Stay tuned for this exciting new series!
ROMANTIC UPDATE: RICHARD RANKIN SPOTTED WITH AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER
In the latest news about Richard Rankin, the actor has been seen in the company of Australian sleepwear designer, Sammie Russell. The couple was recently photographed together at the season 7 Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, sparking rumors of a blossoming romance.
Sammie Russell, who is the founding director of Dream With Me, has been dating Richard, although the actor is not married. While shooting for the BBC One drama The Syndicate, Richard was previously linked to Cara Theobold, but neither of them confirmed their relationship.
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