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Ben Addis is a Welsh actor known for his work in theatre and television. Addis was born in Blaenavon. He was part of Gwent Young People's Theatre (GYPT) in Abergavenny and The National Youth Theatre of Wales. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Theatre credits include: Rock and Roll (Duke of York's Theatre), King Lear (RSC), Never So Good (National Theatre),[1] Antigone and Widower's Houses (Manchester Royal Exchange),[2] Cinderella (Warwick Arts Centre / Lyric Hammersmith)[3] and Eurydice (ATC/Plymouth Drum/Young Vic). Film and TV credits include: Lewis (ITV) and Martin Scorsese's Hugo. In February 2020, Addis played the role of Dr. Parker in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. In August 2023, Addis joined the cast of ITV1 soap Emmerdale as Craig Reed, his character has subsequently gone on to rape Lydia Dingle.
In a world where ancient legends pulse with hidden cosmic energy, a group of orphaned youths is thrust into a timeless struggle between the gods of Olympus and the fate of humanity. Known as the "Saints," these warriors serve as the armor-clad protectors of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and justice, donning mystical constellations-based armors called Cloths to wage war against forces that threaten the peace of the world. Among them is Seiya, a spirited young man who traverses the globe to earn the Pegasus Cloth, only to be drawn into a galactic tournament that serves as a veil for a much deeper, divine conspiracy. Joined by his fellow Bronze Saints—the stoic Dragon Shiryu, the graceful Swan Hyoga, the fierce Phoenix Ikki, and the loyal Andromeda Shun—Seiya must transcend the limits of his physical body to ignite the "Cosmo," an internal energy that allows him to surpass the speed of sound and shatter the very stars. As they face the corruption within the Sanctuary itself, battle the formidable Gold Saints who guard the twelve houses of the Zodiac, and ultimately challenge the hubris of the gods, their journey becomes a test of unwavering loyalty and self-sacrifice. Through breathtaking battles that span from the Earthly realm to the depths of the Underworld, this epic saga explores the triumph of the human spirit over predetermined destiny, proving that even when pitted against the infinite power of deities, the burning resolve of a hero can spark a miracle to save a world on the brink of collapse.
