See Shirtless Craig Conover Charm Fans in TV Acting Debut
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Craig Conover is ready for his close up.
The Southern Charm star goes shirtless and oozes leading man energy in the first look at his TV acting debut in Bravo's first-ever original scripted microdrama Charmed By a Southern Monster.
The preview, released Oct. 23, features the Sewing Down South founder flaunting his ripped upper body and bulging arm muscles while wearing only blue jeans and carrying an axe. Craig stands in front of a plantation-style mansion while flashing a sinister smirk as costar Nicole Mattox stares at him flirtatiously.
And while the 36-year-old is never afraid to bring the drama while facing off against frenemies Austen Kroll, Shep Rose and the rest of his fellow Charmers, Craig's new role will also give him a chance to demonstrate a wider range of emotions.
"The series blends soapy romance, workplace rivalry and small-town mystery," according to the network's description. "The story follows Maeve, a brilliant corporate fixer sent to convince and seduce Hunter, a rumored murderer, into selling his family’s estate."
However, appearances aren't always what they seem.
"But when she discovers that the town’s most feared man may actually be its most misunderstood," the logline continues, "and the only person who can protect her from her dangerous ex-boyfriend, Maeve becomes entangled in Hunter’s world. As family secrets and a billion-dollar development deal threaten to unravel their growing connection, she must confront her past and decide how much she’s willing to risk for love."
As for what it was like transitioning from the theatrics of reality TV to scripted drama, Craig recently spilled the sweet tea about his new career move.
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"I f--king love it," he confessed to Bravo Insider last month. "It's because I always loved the production side of things, but I wanted to do more. I like that we shoot for 12 weeks and it's great. I love the projects."
But not to worry Bravoholics, Craig's newfound love of acting doesn't mean he's leaving Southern Charm any time soon.
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"I'm not going anywhere," he added, "but I wanna do more. I love this business. So now they've been really supportive of me and just some scripted stuff, so it's fun. My favorite parts of this show is what I get to do all day at the movie, because it's collaborative, creative shooting."
Charmed By a Southern Monster premieres Monday, Nov. 9, on the Peacock app just days before Southern Charm returns for season 12 Nov. 12 on Bravo.
In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about all the cast drama in store this season.
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Madison LeCroy
"Madison LeCroy is juggling it all as a mom of two and successful business owner with a husband who travels constantly," reads Bravo's season 12 logline, "a situation she finds more challenging than expected."
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Shep Rose
This season, Shep Rose is "caught between where he wants to be and where he’s been," according to the description. Not to mention, he's "forced to confront some harsh realities after the one that got away reemerges."
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Craig Conover
As Craig Conover "prepares to add author to his resume with his first children’s book," according to his bio, he "finds himself cautiously reentering a friendship with Austen, which threatens to derail some others."
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Allie Newman
Allie Newman, a Charleston-based model and former flame of Austen Kroll’s joins the group and "sparks a hot-and-cold flirtation with one of the guys."
Not only that, but, as Bravo teases, she "sets in motion a series of events that will uncover one of Charleston’s most scandalous and well-kept secrets.”
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Austen Kroll
Austen Kroll and Salley Carson seem to be "happily friends with benefits, and his friendship with Craig is easy and carefree," his bio notes. "But when feelings change and hard truths are dropped, Austen is forced to reevaluate his closest relationships."
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Salley Carson
Salley Carson’s interest in Austen remains strong, according to Bravo, "but she’s trying to come to terms with the fact that it might not become something more. This realization puts strain on the rest of Salley’s friendships within the group."
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Venita Aspen
For her part, Venita Aspen continues to navigate her friendship with Salley while pursuing a possible new romance with Whitner Slagsvol.
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Molly O'Connell
Molly O'Connell’s music career continues to take off. Plus, "after a surprising romantic turn," Bravo teased, "her status within the group is tested and her allies seem to be caught up in their own scandals."
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Whitner Slagsvol
This season, Whitner Slagsvol romances multiple women in the group, causing friction and plenty of drama.
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Rodrigo Reyes
Rodrigo Reyes "continues to be the glue that holds these friends together," according to his series bio, "but he’s quick to hold everyone accountable for their secrets and betrayals."
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Charley Manley
Charley Manley, meanwhile, has a new boyfriend to show off.
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