Mark Wright follows in wife Michelle’s footsteps and plays a cop in first acting role Murder in Successville
The reality star-turned-radio DJ is the BBC Three drama's newest recruit
FORMER reality star Mark Wright has made his small screen acting debut as a cop in BBC Three's Murder In Successville.
The Essex lad follows in the footsteps of his actress wife Michelle Keegan, who's currently filming scenes for BBC drama series Our Girl about a female army officer.
But it's unlikely the ex-Towie favourite will have Hollywood agents banging on his door after his tongue-in-cheek appearance on the show - Robert De Niro's place in the world of film is still safe.
In the online series, Mark plays a rookie police officer who teams up with DI Sleet, played by Tom Davis.
Together the pair must find out who killed 'shady snitch' Daniel Radcliffe, interviewing Successville residents Paul Hollywood, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman along the way.
But working with the show's lead appears to be too much for Mark as he bursts into fits of laughter at several points during the episode.
The radio DJ and presenter can't contain his giggles when a conversation about sexual preferences sees Mark having to explain exactly what 'doggy style' is to the detective.
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Speaking about the programme on social media, Mark, 29, wrote: "So it's here @mrbigtomd !! Tomo morn on @bbcthree online.... Me on #murderinsuccessville
"no script, just thrown into situations and crime scenes. Trying to keep a straight face with him is impossible. Watch me crack !!"
Let's hope Michelle, 29, is going to be on hand to give her husband a few acting tips before he takes on any more roles...
Shortly after his appearances on Towie, Mark revealed his desire to be a film star.
He once told the Daily Mail: "My grandad told me before he died that if you don’t reach for the stars you won’t get there. I want to be James Bond one day.
"Nothing fazes me. I want to be a massive Hollywood actor."
Mark, who first came to fame as a cast member of scripted reality show The Only Way Is Essex, has since turned his hand to DJ-ing and presenting - he's even returned to the football pitch.
After previously playing semi-professionally in his days before Towie, Mark scored a spectacular goal during charity football match Soccer Aid earlier this month.
This led to the presenter being offered a two-week trial at Manchester United.
The Sun revealed the star also had a “serious offer” from Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce.
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