J-Roc left the show

Canada has other series (and possibly soap operas) in the works so that could help him expand his horizons as not only an actor but a comedic actor. On top of that, North American series/films could give him a huge boost in popularity if done right.

A Man's Gotta Eat (S04, E02) is by far one of Patrick's best TPB episode! And John Paul Tremblay too. 

Btw, on Heartland there were a couple of cameos that evolved to bigger series, such as Stephen Amell (Arrow, The Flash, the upcoming movie TMNT 2016), Tatiana Manslany (Orphan Black), David Richmond-Peck (Orphan Black -- He's more of a returning villain but still) and Rhys Ward (he was in two episodes of I, Zombie). So I'm guessing he's playing safe than anything else.

reply share

add reply

formatting help

Paying royalties while keeping their cast poor. Such a shame.

The cast has ALWAYS been poor in terms of talent... that was the appeal of this show. It's what made it different in so many ways... totally unconventional. Most of them have never had another job acting... in anything! I think JP and Rob have had some minor bit parts, Johnathan Torrens has had several roles and John Dunsworth has been in a few things... but the rest are total novices who never have been actors and probably won't be actors after TPB. Cory Bowles may go on to be a successful director, he is talented at that.

Torrens was always out of his league slumming with The Boys. He and Dunsworth will probably go on to bigger and better things... the rest are a wash in terms of acting. Even Rob Wells is awful when he's not playing Ricky.

As for the paying royalties and keeping the cast poor... remember, they do not have a lucrative big time contract with Showcase anymore. They are an Internet TV show, solely dependent on fan support and what little Netflix is kicking their way. Merchandising is probably raking in more than anything and I am pretty sure they all get a cut of that action.

reply share

add reply

formatting help