Calvin Klein mannequin unrecognisable in Netflix’s newest hit sequence

He’s the hunky Australian mannequin who as soon as starred in a string of sultry Calvin Klein underwear advertisements. 

But Travis Fimmel seems to be worlds away from his days as an early 2000s pin-up in his new Netflix sequence Boy Swallows Universe. 

The Vikings actor performs the function of drug seller Lyle Orlik within the hit present, and is seen carrying an array of daggy 80’s-style outfits whereas sporting a shaggy salt-and-pepper beard and mullet and an earring. 

The new look may be very completely different from his smooth modelling advertisements. 

The Victoria-born star made a reputation for himself in 2002 as the primary male mannequin to land a six determine deal to pose completely for Calvin Klein for one 12 months.

He’s the hunky Australian mannequin who as soon as starred in a string of sultry Calvin Klein underwear advertisements, however Travis Fimmel seems to be worlds away from his days as an early 2000s pin-up in his new Netflix sequence Boy Swallows Universe. (Travis pictured in Calvin Klein advert in 2002)

Travis appeared on dozens of billboards throughout LA, inflicting site visitors jams within the space because of the raunchy nature of his photographs. 

The character of Jerry ‘Smith’ Jarrod from Sex and the City is claimed to have been impressed by Travis, who additionally appeared in spreads and on the covers of magazines like W. 

Since then, Travis has turned his consideration to performing. 

He first made waves within the performing world in 2003 after touchdown the main function in Warner Bros. sequence Tarzan. 

However it wasn’t till 2013 when Travis actually hit the massive time, scoring the long-lasting function of Ragnar Lothbrok within the hit TV sequence Vikings, which aired between 2013 and 2017. 

The actor (proper, with co-star Phoebe Tonkin) performs the function of drug seller Lyle Orlik within the hit present, and is seen carrying an array of daggy 80’s-style outfits whereas sporting a shaggy salt-and-pepper beard and mullet and an earring

He went on to seem as Anduin Lothar in Warcraft (2016) and starred within the science fiction sequence Raised by Wolves (2020). 

In 2023, he appeared in two Stan Original sequence – Black Snow and Caught. 

While Travis is predicated in LA, he spends loads of time in Australia and even lately his personal Aussie lager model Travla with MasterChef decide Andy Allen. 

His newest challenge Boy Swallows Universe has earned rave critiques kind audiences. 

Adapted from Trent Dalton’s iconic novel, Boy Swallows Universe is a unprecedented story that explores the trials and tribulations of two brothers – Eli and August – who develop up in Nineteen Eighties suburban Brisbane.

The sequence was launched in full on January 11, and loads of Netflix subscribers have already binged their manner by all seven-plus hours – hailing the present as ‘stunning and sensible.’

Staying true to its Aussie roots, the sequence stars an A-List lineup of Australian actors, together with Phoebe Tonkin as Frances Bell, Eli’s mom. 

Adapted from Trent Dalton’s iconic novel, Boy Swallows Universe is a unprecedented story that explores the trials and tribulations of two brothers – Eli and August – who develop up in Nineteen Eighties suburban Brisbane. (Travis and Phoebe pictured with co-stars Lee Halley and Felix Cameron) 

The troubled story first tugged on the heartstrings of many Australians when the guide was launched in 2018 – with specific components of the story revealed to be loosely impressed by among the writer’s very personal childhood experiences.

Speaking to the Townsville Bulletin in July 2018, Trent recalled that he himself grew up with two unconventional male function fashions.

One was his legal stepfather, and the second was a household buddy, Arthur ‘Slim’ Halliday, who was a convicted killer and jail escapee notoriously referred to as ‘The Houdini of Boggo Road.’

Describing his stepfather because the ‘first man I ever actually beloved,’ Trent, as a boy, would look as much as the person he referred to as ‘Dad’ – regardless of his shady, darkish doings as a legal.

However, when his stepfather was taken away by police, the novelist started to funnel his need to search out out extra about his father determine’s secret life into writing a guide, based mostly on ‘solutions that by no means got here.’ 

The sequence was launched in full on January 11, and loads of Netflix subscribers have already binged their manner by all seven-plus hours – hailing the present as ‘stunning and sensible’