
EXCLUSIVE: We will be seeing a lot more of Emily’s (Emily Van Camp) mystery guardian Aiden Mathis on ABC‘s Revenge. Barry Sloane, who has been playing the role on a recurring basis since the beginning of Season 2, has been promoted to a regular starting with Episode 14 and will appear in all episodes of the series’ back nine. Additionally, there is an option for Sloane to continue as a regular next season should the soapy drama be renewed for a third season.
British TV and stage actor Sloane landedo n the radar of ABC executives when he was cast as the male lead in the ABC/20th TV drama pilot Gotham last season. He segued to the recurring role on Revenge. His promotion to regular comes on the heels of interest in him from several pilots over the past few weeks. Sloane, repped by The Collective, Innovative Artists and UK’s BWH Agency, will be seen next year starring in The Weinstein Co’s Penthouse North. He also filmed a role in Darren Aronofsky’s Noah.
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He’s a stud!
Great Decision for the show!! Barry is fantastic!
Scott, you are absolutely right. Barry was great on Broadway, when he starred in ” Jerusalem.” He is manly, smart, talented , and charismatic- plus he has a strong physical presence. He is a keeper ! I can see him hitting it big time on the silver screen.
Totally agree by Sunday nights just got hotter.
Revenge just doesn’t seem as compelling as it was in its first season. This season, they have too many different stories, and keep veering away from the main story of Revenge. Maybe they should retitle it, “Revenge and other stories the writers find compelling but you won’t.”
Shes not getting “Revenge” on the Graysons, thats why-but yes, Ive noticed the difference, too! And too much about the mother!
Boo for the new guy. It’s a stupid storyline.
Yep. He’s taking up time where there could be more Emily – Nolan bickering.
Boo cool character concept that is ruined by this actor. Watching him is like watching paint dry. He has no spark and also no chemisty with Emily.
He has tons of chemistry with Emily! I think he has movie star qualities. I wish they would make him stop turning his head away from everyone!
Couldn’t disagree more…Emily and Barry shared a very steamy kiss in a flashback sequence…the chemistry was undeniable.
I love him. Hope he stays on longer! <3 For the others who don't seem to like him, well.. everyone has their own opinions, I suppose.
Great news! He is such a star. I was very bummed when GOTHAM wasn’t picked up (tsk tsk ABC), so it’s great to see Barry on the television screen this year. He really has presence and sex appeal…I think we can all see why Emily would fall for him.
He would totally get snatched up by a pilot if they didn’t solidify his deal for this.