Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
Joe Gill, famed for his role as the endearing Finn Barton on ITV's Emmerdale, is turning heads with a drastically revamped appearance, seven years following his poignant departure from the much-loved British soap.
Beloved by fans during his tenure from 2013 until Finn's heart-wrenching farewell in 2017, viewers will recall the shocking twist of fate where he was accidentally shot by his own mother Emma Barton, culminating in a tear-jerking hospital death scene.
Far removed from Finn's signature bespectacled look and preppy shirts, Joe now exudes rugged charm with chiselled features that are thrown into sharp relief thanks to discarding both his razor and his iconic spectacles.
Fans got a glimpse of Joe's outdoorsy new style on Instagram, showcasing him enjoying rural bliss in a smart hat teamed with a vibrant red fleece.
Looking back on his time at Emmerdale, Joe conveyed heartfelt gratitude in a touching departure message.
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Joe Gill looks rather different since his time in Emmerdale playing Finn Barton (Image: ITV)He paid tribute to his co-stars and fans, saying: "The four years I have spent in Emmerdale have been the best of my life and I couldn't have asked for better people to be around," reports Leeds Live.
With an affectionate nod to his castmates and crew, he concluded: "Thank you so much to the production team, the crew, the cast and of course my on-screen family. It is something I will always look at with great pride when I think of the show and the character I played."
Joe extended his gratitude to his supporters, stating: "And thank you to the viewers for your constant support. It has meant so much."
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Having moved on from Emmerdale, Joe has thrown himself into a variety of acting roles, taking to the stage and screen in projects such as Run, Wuthering Heights, and Trickster.
In a recent highlight, Joe graced the red carpet last month at the BFI London Film Festival premiere of his latest film Treading Water, where he was pictured beaming alongside fellow cast members and the production team.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, Joe captioned his photograph: "Treading Water, World Premiere. 68th BFI London Film Festival."
The star still works in the entetainment industry (Image: Instagram)He expressed his admiration for the collaboration, posting: "What an achievement from @bignorthfilmsltd I love this gang. To see everyone's hard work come together and share the experience with so many lovely people is something I'll never forget and what cinema is all about. Thanks to @britishfilminstitute and to every single person who has watched our story so far."
Outside the limelight, the ex-Emmerdale actor revels in exploring the UK with his partner in their van, often sharing snapshots of their adventures on social media.
Emmerdale airs Mondays-Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV1.
Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
Emmerdale actor unrecognisable seven years after being shot by his mother
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