Irish actor Eoin Macken (with co-star Jill Flint, left) plays army doctor TC Callahan in the new US medical drama series, which premieres tomorrow, June 1 at 9:50 p.m. on beTV. MANILA, Philippines – Medical dramas have a long and solid history with television audiences. Much has been said and written about their universal appeal springing from yes, the drama, action and suspense surrounding situations wherein lives are on the line. Adding gloss and excitement to medical dramas is the presence of the resident heartthrob TV doctor. From E.R.’s George Clooney to Grey Anatomy’s Patrick Dempsey (a.k.a. McDreamy), it’s a list that keeps on growing (and continues to send blood pressures rising). Now, there’s a new must-watch doctor in town and his name is Dr. TC Callahan, played by Irish actor Eoin Macken, from the brand-new US medical drama The Night Shift, which premieres on Philippine TV via beTV come June 1 at 9:50 p.m. Eoin (pronounced as Owin) got his career start as a model who became the face of some top clothing brand campaigns, but has since evolved to become not only as an actor but also as a writer and director. Prior to The Night Shift, Eoin, who recently moved to the States after being based in London for the last couple of years, was notable as Sir Gwaine on the BBC One series Merlin, and was part of the movies Centurion, Through the Night, Siren, etc. He also appeared on Showtime’s The Tudors and other Irish Read More …
