ST HELENS acting star Jude Riordan has been reaching a new audience after Sky comedy show Brassic has been shown on Netflix.
The series, which gave Jude his first big TV role, has aired on the streaming platform since August 22.
Jude plays the son of main characters Erin Croft, played by Michelle Keegan, and Vinnie O’Neil, portrayed by Joseph Gilgun.
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A comedy-drama, Brassic follows the lives of small-time crook Vinnie and his friends in the fictional northern English town of Hawley, as they commit various petty crimes to line their pockets.
The popular show, known for its boisterous style, wrapped up filming its sixth season late last year, which will be released this September.
The first four series have been released on Netflix, leading to the hit comedy winning a new legion of fans.
De La Salle pupil Jude, from Lea Green, who also stars as Sam Blackman in ITV soap Coronation Street, a role for which he has won a National Television Award.
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