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Scott Maslen: From Soap Star to Action Hero (Well, Sort Of)

Alright, gather 'round, folks. I've got a tale to spin about a bloke named Scott Maslen. Now, you might know him from his time on EastEnders, playing the ever-so-dashing Jack Branning. But hold onto your hats, because this fella's CV is more varied than a box of Quality Street.

From Soap to Swords

Picture this: it's the late 90s, and Scott's just left EastEnders. He's probably thinking, "Right, time to hang up the apron strings and find something a bit... less Walford." And then, lo and behold, he lands a role in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

I mean, who hasn't dreamt of trading in their launderette shifts for a tights-and-tunic combo? But here's the kicker - Scott's character, Much the Miller's Son, is played by a different actor in the original Robin Hood legend. So, Scott's basically the reincarnation of a medieval sidekick. Talk about typecasting!

Action Hero? More Like Action Zero

Now, I've seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and while it's got its moments, it's not exactly Die Hard. Scott's character, Much, is more of a... supporting character. Think of him as the medieval equivalent of a PA, fetching arrows and offering words of encouragement.

But hey, at least he got to share a screen with the likes of Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. And let's face it, if you're going to be a sidekick, you could do worse than having Morgan Freeman as your mentor.

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Back to Soap, Then Off to the Races

After his brief foray into medieval drama, Scott headed back to the comfort of EastEnders. And let's be honest, who could blame him? It's not every day you get to dish out soap opera drama in a place called 'The Queen Vic'.

But Scott's not one to rest on his laurels. No, no, no. He's also managed to squeeze in a spot of horse racing, too. Yep, you heard it right. The man's a jockey in his spare time. I mean, what's next? A space mission? A deep-sea expedition?

From Jack the Lad to Jack Branning

Eventually, Scott returned to EastEnders, this time as the smooth-talking, womanising Jack Branning. And let me tell you, he was a breath of fresh air in the square. Well, maybe not fresh, exactly. More like... stale, in a charming sort of way.

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But seriously, Scott's portrayal of Jack was a masterclass in soap opera charm. He was the kind of bloke who could talk his way out of (and into) any situation. And let's not forget his legendary dance moves. Who could resist a man who could pull off a 'Jack Branning'?

And the Rest is History

So there you have it, folks. Scott Maslen - soap star, medieval sidekick, jockey, and all-round good egg. He's proof that you don't have to stick to one genre, one career path. You can be a Jack of all trades, and master them all. Well, maybe not all. But you get the picture.

And who knows? Maybe one day, we'll see Scott back on our screens, trading in his launderette shifts for a spacesuit. Now that would be a twist worthy of a soap opera.