Steve Speirs joins 'Mrs Brown's Boys' New Year special as Slasher Sam

Steve Speirs will appear as a character named Slasher Sam in the upcoming 'Mrs Brown's Boys' New Year special, airing on January 1. He is known for roles in films like 'Eragon' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' The show faced controversy after lead actor Brendan O'Carroll made an inappropriate comment during a read-through. He nearly used a racial slur while in character, prompting shock among the cast and crew. O'Carroll later apologized for the incident, describing it as a failed joke. The production was paused for an investigation following the comment, affecting the entire cast and crew.