News about Joe Dempsie
The dark side of Skins: How the controversial teen drama which glamourised drugs and partying left its young cast feeling 'unprotected' with 'compromising' sex scenes and a lack of safeguarding
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April 13, 2024
Skins followed the hedonistic lives of a group of Bristol-based sixth formers in the mid noughties and captivated its audience with gritty and realistic storylines. Moving away from glossy American teen dramas, the E4 series shone a spotlight on the antics of adolescents as they experimented with drugs, sex and partying. The seven series run was hailed for its approach to real life issues, as its characters dealt with wide-ranging problems from mental health struggles to addiction.
Skins' original cast members reunite for nostalgic lunch date - 15 years after series one
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August 13, 2022
Original Skins cast members Nicholas Hoult, Kaya Scodelario, Joe Dempsie, and Larissa Wilson reunited over lunch this month, 15 years since the series one premiered. The controversial teen drama spanned a decade to 2013 and followed a group of teenagers from Bristol, dealing with issues such as mental health, eating disorders, and heroin use. In a photo that evoked some series nostalgia for viewers, the first generation stars could be seen smiling for the camera as they caught up in the sunshine, showing that their friendship is just as strong as it was years ago.