CHERYL could be set for a huge acting career after being heralded by one of the West End's leading show creators. The star is currently in the throes of a mammoth arena tour with Girls Aloud but could be set to make a return to the West End stage. However, before reuniting with her pop bandmates, the singer turned her hand to acting when she took over the role of Jenny in 2.
22: A Ghost Story. Created by Danny Robins, the star behind the Uncanny podcast and TV series, the play has become notorious for casting a wide variety of celebrities without necessarily having any acting experience. Amid accusations of stunt casting, Danny has now staunchly defended former X Factor judge Cheryl and declared her "instantly brilliant" when it came to her stage performance in the spooky play .
She received rave reviews throughout her run in the stage show where she was able to help pack out theatres each night. He has insisted the star could be destined for a new career in the acting world once her current run with Girls Aloud comes to an end. Speaking exclusively to The Sun backstage at his Uncanny theatre show at Drury Lane, Danny said of Cheryl: " She was like a duck to water and just instantly brilliant.
"From the first day you could feel that she had, you know, real talent. "I think, if she wanted it, she's got a huge acting career ahead of her." Danny admitted that she became convinced to come on board for the role, for which she is understood to have been paid £750,000 , after watchi.
