Alex Hassell bares all in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bestselling novel Rivals, playing Rutshire's horniest aristocrat Rupert Campbell-Black.

The actor, 44, puts the 'pert' into Rupert as he boldly strips off throughout the new eight-part series. And we'd expect nothing less from someone playing the fictional Lothario.

Although some of you might not have heard of actor Alex Hassell before, he's about to become the name on everyone's lips.

Here's a rundown of all the best TV and film Alex Hassell has been in before, and how you can watch...

Who plays Rupert Campbell-Black in Rivals on Disney+?

Vicar's son Alex Hassell stars as Rupert Campbell-Black in the cast of Rivals. Rupert is a dashing ex-Olympian, MP, incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic! I mean, if you don't fancy the character at first glance, you soon will - we promise!

Infamously, the Jilly Cooper character was "inspired" by Queen Camilla's ex-husband, Andrew Parker-Bowles.

If you haven't heard of actor Alex yet, that will change as he's bound to become your next TV crush.

Author Jilly Cooper, 87, who acts as executive producer on the Disney+ series said: "The minute we met with Alex we knew he'd perfectly embody my all-time hero, the iconic, racy, ruthless, and devastatingly handsome, Rupert Campbell-Black. Viewers are in for a treat!"

What has Alex Hassell been in before?

Alex's debut television appearance was in 2001, in an episode of Queen of Swords. His first Hollywood role was in George Clooney's Suburbicon in 2017, opposite Matt Damon and Julianne Moore.

Nowadays, Alex is perhaps most famous for playing Translucent in the cast of the superhero drama The Boys.

He also portrayed Vicious in the TV series Cowboy Bebop, Metatron in His Dark Materials, Felix Nash in Bonkers, and Rick in Everything Now.

Miranda fans might remember from one episode in which he played Edmund Dettori in 2009.

He's been in multiple films, including Cold Mountain, The Isle, Violent Night, and Young Woman and the Sea (available to watch on Disney+). He's also known for his theatre work, and recently played Hal in Henry IV Parts I and II for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In 2023, he played Doctor Lawrence in the film Locked In, about a coma patient's injury - and the medical team who help her. Famke Janssen and Anna Friel also appear in the movie, which is currently available to watch on Netflix.

Who did Alex Hassell play in The Boys?

Southend-on-Sea actor Alex Hassell portrayed Translucent in series 1 of The Boys - a total of three episodes in 2019.

Translucent is The Seven's invisible superhero, thanks to his carbon metamaterial skin that bends light and makes him bulletproof. A master of stealth, he can sneak anywhere and give bad guys the surprise of a lifetime.

In the show, Translucent is an invisible Supe. Super-hunter Frenchy (Tomer Capone) inserts a C-4 explosive inside Translucent, who begs for his life.

Hughie eventually detonates the bomb, killing Translucent.

The Boys series 1 to 4 are currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, although Alex Hassell is only in series 1.

Was Alex Hassell in The Miniaturist?

In 2017, Alex appeared in arguably his first major television role. He played Johannes Brandt in the BBC adaptation of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. Alex starred alongside Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai, and Paapa Essiedu.

Johannes was a 17th-century Dutch merchant who gave his new bride Petronella Oortman an exact replica of her new home as a wedding gift.

From there, the plot centred around Nella and this cabinet house, which she furnished in detail with gifts from the miniaturist, an elusive, and seemingly omniscient, craftswoman.

The Miniaturist is currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+.

What else has Rupert-Campbell Black star Alex Hassell been in?

The versatile actor also played Vicious in Netflix's Cowboy Bebop in 2021 (an adaptation of the anime of the same name). The 10-episode series introduced a ragtag crew of bounty hunters, who chased down the galaxy's most dangerous criminals.

Alex's character Vicious is the main antagonist of Cowboy Bebop. And he couldn't look less like his Rivals alter-ego, wearing a white blonde wig and wielding a weapon with intent to kill (not seduce).

In the series, Alex shared the screen with his real life actress wife Emma King. She played Dr Godard in episode 8.

The series is currently available to watch on Netflix.

Who did Alex Hassell play in His Dark Materials?

Alex portrayed Metatron in the final season of the BBC/HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials.

Metatron was an angel, formerly known as Enoch when he was a human. He became more powerful than the Authority and seized control of the Kingdom of Heaven. He was eventually killed by Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter as they dragged him into the Abyss.

His Dark Materials series 1 to 3 are currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Who plays Rick in Everything Now on Netflix?

Alex Hassell portrays Rick in the young adult series Everything Now from 2023. The series follows Mia Polanco, who is released from hospital after a lengthy battle with anorexia. As she is thrust back into the world of sixth form, her dad Rick tries to help.

Unlike his wife Viv, Rick has never had a problem connecting with his daughter Mia. Creative and emotional, he and Mia are two peas in a father-daughter pod. Rick is also the parent who has taken an active part in Mia's treatment and recovery.

Everything Now series 1 is currently available to watch on Netflix.

Read more: Is Rivals on Disney+ any good? Find out in our review.

Rivals, starring Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black is streaming on Disney+ from Friday, October 18, 2024.