Actor Ralf Little has revealed that he landed his latest TV role after an unexpected conversation with writer David Baddiel on the side of a football pitch.
Ralf joined Chris Moyles on Radio X this morning to discuss his new thriller Hunting Alice Bell, written by David, and explained how the opportunity came about while the pair were playing football together.
Rather than receiving a call from an agent or attending an audition, Ralf was approached by David as they came off the pitch for a break and grabbed some water.
Recalling the conversation, Ralf told Chris: “We walk off this pitch just getting a bit of water in, and David Baddiel goes, ‘oh well played, mate!’”
Ralf explained that David then casually asked whether he would be busy over the following six weeks, prompting him to reveal that he had just finished another project and was available.
He continued: “He says, ‘I don’t suppose you’d want to be in this drama I’ve written?’ I was like, ‘yes! Tell me about it!’”
The actor said the idea immediately appealed to him, describing it as one of the best ideas he had heard in a long time.
Chris Moyles highlighted the unusual circumstances behind the casting, while Ralf confirmed it was the only acting job he had ever been offered through playing football.
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