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Actor's Wild Audition: Howling Naked in Forest
1 Nov
Summary
- Holt auditioned for Bitten by running naked and howling in the woods.
- Bitten focused on themes of family loyalty and loyalty to the pack.
- The show received mixed reviews but was popular with fans.
Greyston Holt, known for his role as Detective Hudson Riley, previously appeared in supernatural dramas before starring in Syfy's "Bitten." The series, based on Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" novels, followed Elena Michaels, the only known female werewolf, as she returned to her pack. Holt portrayed Clayton Danvers, who bit Elena, initiating their complex relationship.
For his audition, Holt famously ran naked and howled in a forest to embody the wild spirit of his character. He highlighted "Bitten" as a show centered on "family loyalty." While critics offered mixed reviews, with some praising its grounded take on lycanthropy and others decrying its melodrama, the series garnered a 69% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes across its three seasons, concluding in 2016.
Following "Bitten," Holt continued his television career with roles in "The 100," "Batwoman," and "The Night Agent," before securing his lead role in "Neagley."
