Aston Merrygold dreams of becoming a big movie star.
Aston Merrygold
The 32-year-old pop singer is best known for starring in JLS, but Aston's long-term ambition has always been to become a successful actor.
He shared: "Not many people know but acting is where I started.
"It is definitely at the forefront of everything for me right now. Acting feels like the natural next step. I am going back to my roots."
Aston's ultimate dream is to star in a Marvel movie.
The 'Everybody in Love' hitmaker is a "comic book geek" and would love to appear in a superhero film one day.
He told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "It is something I love to do. You know, I am a real comic book geek at heart so anything like a role in a Marvel or a DC [Comics] production would be the dream.
"I would be lying if I said it wasn’t. I am a big kid and I love the magic and the action."
On the other hand, Aston is also open to the idea of working in the TV industry.
He said: "The big blockbuster stuff would be amazing to do.
"But then there is amazing stuff being produced in the UK which would be great to do, shows like 'Gangs Of London'. It is absolutely brilliant. And they don’t pull any punches. They go for it and don’t water it down.
"The BBC are doing some amazing series at the minute. There are so many opportunities out there and it’s something I really want to tap into."
Aston is keen for the public to see him "in a different light", having made his name as a pop star.
He explained: "It’ll be good for people to see me in a different light and with a different dynamic and role too."
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