Happy Valley SPOILERS: James Norton’s villainous killer character Tommy Lee Royce has his beard and hair shaved ahead of court appearances in the first look at the next episode
It’s the crime drama that rocks the country every Sunday night.
And Happy Valley has shared a first look at the next upcoming episode to be aired on BBC One – which shows James Norton’s character preparing for a court appearance.
The 37-year-old actor plays villainous murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce, who grows long locks in prison, in the drama.
Teaser: Happy Valley has shared a first look at the next upcoming episode to be aired on BBC One – which shows James Norton’s character preparing for a court appearance
But Sunday’s episode shows prison staff trimming his hair and beard to prepare him for an important day in court.
Tommy goes topless while receiving an image makeover while showing off his muscular arms and body.
In the second picture, he looks much more handsome with a clean-shaven face and shorter locks.
Change: Sunday’s episode shows prison staff cutting his hair and beard to get him ready for an important day in court
It comes after James revealed last week that he loved his Happy Valley character’s long hair and ‘Messiah’ look while filming the final season of the drama.
He shared how he liked the look and often found himself in Boots’ mousse department, buying products and having many “Pantene moments” on set.
Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, he said: “Director Sally Wainwright knows the look she wants for him and it’s bold.
Creepy: The 37-year-old actor plays villainous murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce, who grows long locks in prison, in the drama
“I loved having long hair – it was fun and I found myself in Boots’ mousse department. I also have an odd number of clips of me and ‘Pantene’ moments!’
Speaking about the final Happy Valley series and the huge response, he added, “It’s a huge relief that people like it – after seven years there was no guarantee anyone would want to see it.”
When asked if he’ll miss playing Tommy, he said, “He’s a despicable monster, but he got really alluring, kind of an odd distant friend that’s nice to see.
“I loved playing him and I miss him and the show.”
Funny: It comes after James revealed last week that he loved his Happy Valley character’s long hair and ‘Messiah’ look while filming the final season of the drama
Filming for the highly anticipated third and final series began early last year after a six-year hiatus.
In October, the BBC confirmed that a third season of the hit show was on the way and that it would be their last.
The final season follows Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she investigates a gangster murder that leads her back to Tommy and her struggle to shut down the valley’s drug supply.
Anders: On The Graham Norton Show, he said, “I loved having long hair — it was fun, and I found myself in the mousse section of Boots.”
James previously said of reprising his role as Tommy, “To face off against Tommy one last time is a wonderful and daunting privilege and something I’ve been looking forward to since we wrapped the last series six years ago.”
Happy Valley was a huge hit with audiences after it first aired in 2014, winning a BAFTA award for Best Drama Series, followed by a second installment in 2016.
And while the role catapulted James to stardom, he perhaps played it a little too convincingly — with many sending the actor hate mail for his actions.
In 2017, the London-based actor revealed that he received death threats for his role in Happy Valley because some viewers were so scared of his portrayal.
Success: Happy Valley was a huge hit with audiences after it first aired in 2014, winning a BAFTA award for Best Drama Series, followed by a second series in 2016 (Sarah Lancashire pictured in her leading role).