He's the best Cook ever!

"Gotta seize life, do something man, do something that matters. Squeeze the f—k out of every day. Life’s all sewn up, everything’s in its right place, charged, ready." — Cook

He is charismatic, funny and can handle a lot of alcohol. He likes to spend time with his best mates - JJ and Freddie. He's outgoing, kind of slovenly and usually in a good mood. He loves to have a good time and is constantly the life and soul of any party. Cook shows a great interest in the ladies, and all his partying can sometimes get out of hand, leading him into trouble.

He is James Cook, one of the best character from series 3-4. Cook is not going to Cook (Chef), but Cook (rotten). Because Cook is rotten. The most rotten character in Skins ever. And we like it!

Danièl (Dan) from Skins ES: Know him better!

Have you already read about Skinsspanish version?

If you have not, do it now here:
Skins ES

After Medea is now the turn of Danièl, Dan to his friends.

Through MTV Spain, here are somenews about Dan and the actor who plays himin Skins.

Danièl is the rookie actor Danièl Mendòza . In fact, as the other versions of the show, were held open castingsin Madrid approximately on April. Danièl

talks about the role of Dan in the series and how lucky he is to have the part:

"Danièl is very friendly, honest and good. His parents are thieves, now in jail and this is why he is labeled as such. Daniel tries in every way to show the world that he should not be labeled for the actions of his parents, he is good and honest. He has a lot of personality, it will be a tough task to interpret him. "

Here's the full line-up for the series, with names of still veiled characters:

1x01: Medea

1x02: Eliah

1x03: Dan

1x04: Nico

1x05: Alice

1x06: Lea

1x07: Andrès

1x08: Corina

1x09: Cada Uno (Everyone)

Medea from Skins ES: Know her better!

Have you already read about Skinsspanish version?

If you have not, do it now here:
Skins ES

MTV Spain continues to vomit characters from Skins ES version.

Through MTV Spain, here are somenews about Medea, a new female character, and the actress who plays her into Skins.

Medea is the rookie actress Luana Scarrèda . In fact, as the other versions of the show, were held open castingsin Madrid approximately on April. Luana

talks about the role of Medea in the series and how lucky she is to have the part:

"When they told me I'd got the part I jumped out up in the air for joy! Medea is dirty, rough and rambling. I really enjoyed to play the character, I enjoyed myself in the shoes of the bad girl."

And Carlos Ruano was not deterred from giving us some more information:

"From greek Medeia, latinized in Medea, derived from the Greek word "medomai" ,"very astute, shrewd." Here is, Medea is very smart. She plays in a rock band. She loves alcohol, weed and anything that might make her feel crazy.

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MTV Spain has also released the lineup for the first three episodes of the series:

1x01: Medea

1x02: Eliah

1x03: Dan

*coming soon*

Who's Dan? I have a feeling that we'll find it out soon.

Skins Español Version: Poster with Alice, Eliah and Nico

Skis ES has revealed only 3 new characters. Where's the others? I mean, poster figures just those three. But i probably like it!

Nico (UNVEILED) from Skins ES: Know him better!

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Skins ES

Another character unveiled today is Nicholàs, Nico to his friends.

Through MTV Spain, here are somenews about Nico and the actress who plays himin Skins.

Nicholàs is the rookie actor Yoli Sinèra . In fact, as the other versions of the show, were held open castingsin Madrid approximately on April. Yoli

talks about the role of Nico in the series and how lucky she is to have the part:

" Nico is a mix between nerds and skaters. It 'a shy boy, a virgin, a little pervert, who likes to surf on porn sites and go on with his beloved skateboard that considers his brother.When he will know the group it will be difficult for him to settle, but the other mates treat him immediately like a friend ."

"Nico focuses his affection on intelligence. It 'a nerd because studying is what he does best, besides go skate. He's very competitive, but also shows a sensitive side."

Eliah from Skins ES: Know him better!

Have you already read about Skins spanish version?

If you have not, do it now here:
Skins ES

One of the two characters unveiled is Eliah.

Through MTV Spain, here are somenews about Eliah and the actress who plays him in Skins.

Eliah is the rookie actor Juàn Freire . In fact, as the other versionsof the show, were held open castingsin Madrid approximately on April. Juan

talks about the role of Eliah in the series and how lucky she is to have the part:

" I think this is an opportunity of a whole life. With Skins I have an opportunity to show to everyone what can i really do, and it's a chance to improove myself. Eliah is the tipic guy who loves to make mess with his friends, to party, drink, smoke, fuck. It will be funny to play this role."

The producer Carlos Ruano said about Eliah:

"We try in all ways to create more original characters as possible to avoid comparisons with the UK version."

God damn it!

"We tried to create the most original character as possible, but much inspiring to other characters on the British version. Eliah likes to have fun, partying, drugs, and spending time with his friends. It 'still an intelligent and lively boy." "

Alice from Skins ES: Know her better!

Have you already read about Skins spanish version?

If you have not, do it now here:
Skins ES

One of the two characters unveiled is Alice.

Through MTV Spain, here are some news about Alice and the actress who plays her in Skins.

Alice is the rookie actress Cecìlia Corbèro. In fact, as the other versions of the show, were held open castings in Madrid approximately on April. Cecìlia talks about the role of Alice in the series and how lucky she is to have the part:

"I can not explain in words how I feel. Certainly very lucky even after having seen the career of young debutantes at the end of Skins series.

Alice somehow reflects a part of myself. It will not be hard to play her!"

The producer Carlos Ruano said about Alice
"It 'a really interesting character. She has a troubled past, a childhood denied and a future in which only fighting with all her strength she can make a living."

"Her parents are alcoholics, she has always had to take care about them. People see her as crazy, she relates in an aggressive manner. When she will be acquainted with Eliah her true personality will come out"

Skins Español Version: Brend new or remake?

After the failure of Skins U.S, to plagiarized ideas from the British blockbuster apparently is not over. Now is the turn of Spain, which has plans to build "from scratch" a series based on the ideas and themes of the famous british teen drama. Will at least this "hispanic version" not flop like the U.S one?

Series will be directed by Luìs Santamaria, and scripted by Jaime Vaca, Carlos Ruano and Marìa Lopèz who have also been writers of another spanish teen-drama (look at Physics or Chemistry series)

Meanwhile have been revealed the names of two of the main characters:

Eliah should be the spanish Cook/Chris but the producers keen to point out that the characters will be original and not copied from those of the UK version. Alice,instead, will be a freak new original character. Alice had a neglected childhood because both of her parents were abusive alcoholics. At the first sight she is an agressive person , but deeply is smart and sweet.

Series will debut on MTV Spain this Autumn. Probably before its release will be revealed the names and characteristics of some new characters. Stay tuned!

Jack O' Connell and Nicholas Hoult: thoughts about US version

Have you ever wondering what Skins UK cast would have thought seeing their "stunt" on american version of the show?

Here's Jack O' Connell (Cook) 's views about Skins US remake:

There’s a whole lot of age restrictions. I don’t like generalizing, because it’s a big old place, America. There’s that many more people living there. But I would say that it probably says more about an audience or an American audience as opposed to Skins as an idea, or a project. It’s understandable, you know? If you associate 20, 18, 19 still as kids, not old enough to drink, then you’re going to be surprised when you see them on TV with American accents doing exactly that. I don’t agree with the naïveté, it’s not like it doesn’t exist. You can’t tell me everyone in America doesn’t touch alcohol until the age of 21. You guys are getting crunk. Everybody’s getting totally crunk right now.

Instead, here's the view of Nicholas Hoult (Tony) about Skins U.S

I know a little bit about it and I’ve read about it, I haven’t seen it. I’m not avoiding it, I didn’t actually end up watching quite a lot of the episodes in our series either, and to go back and relive it in America today—it’s a bit too soon. I read some of the reactions of the press in the States, which is maybe something more drastic than the reactions we have here. It’s a tricky one, particularly having not seen the American version. I’m sure it’s quite similar to our version. I think in America people maybe get more involved in things whereas in England if you don’t like it, you don’t watch it. You don’t necessarily have to have such a large reaction to it—but I don’t know, it’s difficult to say exactly why the reaction was more severe for the Americans. It’s probably because advertising networks pay a lot more on MTV than advertisers over here. I’m sure it’s many different things.

Skins UK : Series 6 will have a surpirse!

*You must be 16 or over to take part.*

Company Pictures, Skins production studio, are holding an open casting session on Thursday 14th July, 11am-3pm in Bristol ( The Lanes, 22 Nelson St., BS1 2LE.). Casting serves for a new smart and handsome male character who will be showed on 6th series of the famous UK teen-drama. Keep on staying tuned to check out some other news!

SKINS US: How to corrupt a blockbuster!

SKINS US: How to corrupt a blockbuster!
In an effort to keep the “Skins brand” alive, they’ve copied the UK version’s credit sequence style (flashy images, colours, sexy bits), logo and ad-break bumpers. But the music’s new – it has lyrics alongside tinkly piano. As for the style of the show itself, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s just as gritty and youthful as the original, although there is a saddening lack of proper nudity and the swears are bleeped.

Characters

*Tony: He’s still called Tony and he still is Tony: he's ridiculously charming, uses sex as a weapon and is as cocky as ever. But new star (and amateur boxer) James Newman is more rugged, macho and well, American. Think Nick Hoult’s Tony mixed with last season's Cook if you will. Although his duvet cover's not as good as UK Tony's.

*Michelle: Tony still calls her Nips and she still hates it, but just like in the UK series, she can’t quit him. Although she retains her frisson with Stanley/Sid, the US version is more spunky and a better cat-fighter. Out of all of them, she’s the most similar.

*Stanley / Sid: The loveable nerd becomes a lazy bum in the transition but he's still the hapless virgin who you root for. Less Ron Weasley and more Michael-Cera-as-Scott- Pilgrim in the looks department, he’s still at the command of Tony and desperately in love with Michelle.

Tea / Maxxie: Yikes! They made the gay dancer a lesbian cheerleader? This might be controversial as Maxxie was so well loved, but we reckon that feisty Tea should be given a chance. She’s strong and stands up to Tony, but their complicated relationship might just cause tension later on (now where have we seen that before….?)

*Chris: Full disclosure: we can’t remember if we always loved the UK Chris as much as we do now we know he dies horribly, but we weren’t as enamoured with the Stateside version. Maybe it’s because he’s a bit rougher, more of a skinhead – but we think you’ll see a softer side come out. He’s still in love with his emotionally wonky teacher after all.

Cadie / Cassie: From pale and wan Hannah Murray to wild and creepy Britne Oldford, Cadie is just as weird but in a very different way. She makes erotic sculptures – out of vegetables – and she loves knives. She’s still Tony’s choice to pop Stanley’s cherry and still ODs on a trampoline, but she replaces Cassie’s floatiness with a deadpan menace. Barring Maxxie's gender-swap, she's the most changed character.

And fear not, fans of other characters – they’re all still there, we just didn’t get enough of a feel for them to judge. Jal becomes Daisy (and her clarinet becomes a trumpet); Anwar is now Abbud, and he still struggles to balance Islam with partying; and Effy is reincarnated as Eura, who looks a lot like Cassie, but remains as enigmatic and impassive as Kaya Scodelario’s version.

To be honest, if you’ve seen ep one of the UK Skins, you may be a little bored of the opener to the MTV series, but don’t give up too quickly, because from what we’ve seen, there’s lots of humour, emotion and conflict to come in the new episodes. And with Bryan Elsley’s plan to eventually make this a completely new version of Skins, coupled with a very promising new cast, we think this is one to watch!