Call the Midwife
Has reacted to Olly Rix’s remarks about him
unexpected exit from the character of Matthew Aylward
following three years of this
BBC
One drama.
Last year, fans were heartbroken when Matthew revealed his plans to relocate to New York in an attempt to build wealth following the loss of his inheritance.
He gave Trixie (
Helen George
) an ultimatum in their relationship, and as the season concluded, it remained uncertain whether Rix would remain or depart, leaving many wondering.
Viewers of “Call the Midwife” say he ‘ deserved more’
.
Nevertheless, the individual aged forty was later assigned a role.
Casualty
, confirmed he wouldn’t be coming back to the East End setting. At that time, rumors suggested that the
The cast was ‘shocked and distressed’
Rix’s character Matthew was removed from the storyline.
Rix later discussed feeling that he was not “met with much honesty or regard” towards the conclusion of his tenure on the program, stating
Hello!
He now finds it difficult to discuss “Call the Midwife.”
A representative from “Call the Midwife” stated
ChinPao
‘We do not agree with this stance. “Call the Midwife” is a drama series that takes pride in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing filming environment, earning us recognition for the familial ambiance on our set.’
‘Series 15 is presently under production, and we are eager to present this thrilling new season to our cherished viewers.’
Rix shared with Hello!:’ “Discussing that show is challenging for me. I’m not particularly fond of speaking about it.”
‘I feel quite lucky. Generally, I look back at my jobs with great affection, though inevitably you tend to leave them behind and progress to new projects.’
‘In that specific project, I wasn’t pleased with how it concluded, and I felt that my treatment lacked both integrity and respect; this was something I disliked.’
‘I believe it’s wisest to let it remain in the past and not delve into it further.’
RadioTimes
At the time, they reported that Rix leaving didn’t necessarily signify the end of the road for the character of Matthew.
The article suggests that they were keeping the possibility of his return open for sometime later. It’s uncertain if this still holds true.
Rix has swapped his 1950s-era outfit for scrubs to portray ex-Special Forces medic Flynn Byron on Casualty.
In the meantime, the BBC has unveiled plans to create
The Call the Midwife film along with a prequel TV series
set during World War II.
The upcoming 15th season of the show will kick off with a two-part Christmas episode where the ensemble casts embark on a humanitarian trip to Hong Kong.
“Call the Midwife” is back this holiday season.
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