Joe Gilgun

Joe Gilgun: 'Series four will have a fresh outlook'

Joe Gilgun has confirmed that he will appear in the fourth series of Misfits.

Fans might have worried that Misfits wouldn't be as strong without a certain Robert Sheehan, but they didn't need to be concerned. While Sheehan was unquestionably great, replacing him with Joe Gilgun as Rudy was a stroke of genius. He was funny, idiotic and loveable.

It was really silly of us to worry about the loss of Nathan anyway, as writer Howard Overman - who's either brilliant or insane (or both) - was still on board. And somehow he managed to include even more huge Misfits storylines - the gang fought Nazis, STDs and zombie cheerleaders and a certain Misfit even impregnated himself (if you haven't watched, it's way too complicated to explain). As well as all that, though, the show found time for romance, emotion, nods to loyal fans, philosophical and ethical questions and kn*b jokes. Fantastic.

The 20th best programme of 2011 according to the Radio Times.

It's won awards aplenty, even though its subject matter is Asbo kids with superpowers and its language is the ripest on TV. But the departure of cheek-master Nathan (Robert Sheehan) might have been the kiss of death for Howard Overman's concrete universe. Thank heavens, then, for Joe Gilgun, whose sex-obsessed, wholly inappropriate Rudy almost immediately stole the third series. This was the freshest drama around - although probation workers, who invariably came to a sticky end, might disagree.

It's the third series of this consistently funny and distinctive comedy drama about a gang of young offenders turned superheroes. Following the departure of Nathan (Robert Sheenan), the new run begins with the delinquent quartet getting used to new and slightly more rubbish superpowers as they are joined by Rudy (Joe Gilgun) and his split personality - first seen in a brief online clip earlier this year.

Jo Gilgun interview

Joe Gilgun joins the cast in the third series of Misfits, following the departure of Robert Sheehan, who played Nathan. Joe, 27, told TV Choice more...

OH YES. It's back! Robert Sheehan might not be in Misfits any more, but just you wait until you meet Rudy (played by the wonderful Joe Gilgun). In fact, this is another stellar opening episode for our favourite ne'er-do-wells. It's just as crude, emotional, hilarious and action-packed as ever, with another evil super-villain for our heroes to battle. Oh, and there are new powers - some useful, some bizarre, and one that will make you laugh out loud. We don't want to spoil too much so we'll keep our mouths zipped, but oh. It's so good to have them back.

Nathan tries his luck in Vegas

Misfits returns to E4 in October with some changes. Robert Sheehan leaves and Joe Gilgun joins the cast. E4 has commissioned the online film, Vegas Baby! for fans to say farewell.