Joshua Richards felt apprehensive about his 'Emmerdale' wrestling costume before he joined the soap.
Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf
The 'Troy' actor has been cast as Paddy Kirk's (Dominic Brunt) real dad, wrestler Bear Wolf, in the ITV show, but the Hollywood star feared he would be made to go on screen wearing only a pair of budgie smugglers, like legendary 60s and 70s wrestlers Les Kellett and Mick McManus.
When asked if he was apprehensive about the costume, he said: "I was ... but once I saw it had gone down the Giant Haystacks route and not the Les Kellett or the Mick McManus one with just a pair of budgie smugglers on I was very relieved."
However, Paddy should perhaps be the one feeling apprehensive about meeting Bear once again upon finding out he is his real dad, because Dominic admits the news is going to "change everything" in his life.
The plot sees Paddy head to Belfast to track down Bear, who is at a wrestling convention, while his pal Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) also goes to the Northern Irish capital for his honeymoon with Jessie Grant (Sandra Marvin).
And Mark admitted he has really enjoyed the fan attention in the city.
Speaking from Belfast in a behind-the-scenes segment for 'This Morning', he added: "I think per person there's more people watch it here than over there.
"You definitely get more attention, and as a person who just loves attention it's great."
Joshua previously admitted he is "delighted" about joining the show.
He said: "I am delighted to be joining the cast of 'Emmerdale'. Having been based in Yorkshire for most of my life, it's fantastic to now be filming there too.
"Bear Wolf is a great character and I am looking forward to seeing what's in store for him."
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