Scots actor Richard Madden is set to be named as the new face of Calvin Klein.
The Bodyguard and Game of Thrones star is the latest big name to land one of the most glamorous and high-profile jobs in the modelling world.
The 33-year-old is due to start a three day photoshoot to promote the company’s range of male fragrances today.
The lake scene for an advert will echo the moment Colin Firth emerged dripping wet from the water as Mr Darcy in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
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Madden, from Elderslie, Renfrewshire, follows in the footsteps of stars including actor Mark Wahlberg, singer Justin Beiber and models Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner who are also former faces of the iconic brand.
The job could be worth millions to Madden, whose portrayal of David Budd in Bodyguard made him a household name and earned him accolades including a Golden Globe award for Best Actor.
Madden’s star has been on the rise since he played Robb Stark in Game of Thrones. Most recently, he starred as Elton John’s long-term manager and lover John Reid in Rocketman.
He’ll next appear on screen in director Sam Mendes’ First World War drama 1917 which is set for release in December.
Down-to-earth Madden, who was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world this year by Time magazine, recently posted a photo of him and mum Pat on Instagram taken on his first day of school.
He wrote: “Equal measures of worry and attitude, not much changed since… Love you mum – STYLE! #fashionweek.”
