Kristian Hargreaves
| Kristian Hargreaves | |
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| Hollyoaks character | |
| Portrayed by | Max Brown |
| Duration | 2002–04 |
| First appearance | October 2002 |
| Last appearance | 2004 |
| Introduced by | Jo Hallows |
| Classification | Former; regular |
| Profile | |
| Occupation | Student |
Kristian Hargreaves is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Max Brown between 2002 and 2004.
Max Brown was cast into the role of Kristian in 2004. Brown came to producers attentions when he originally auditioned for the role of Jake Dean, which Kevin Sacre secured. Kristian was introduced as one of four new male characters introduced in late 2002. In 2003 Brown said he was content in staying with Hollyoaks for the foreseeable future. It 2004, it was reported that producers were considering axing the character along with several others.
Kristian is characterised as an "intelligent and charming student" who arrives in Hollyoaks to study molecular biology. Brown said that Kristian was enjoyable to play because he is "so big-headed and arrogant". He also said that Kristian has a "dark side" because there have been situations he has found himself in which left viewers feeling unsure. Also admitting he had wanted the programme to explore Kristian's past and hoped it would be "dark". The Shropshire Star describe Kristian as the serial's "heartthrob student".
In one storyline Kristian is involved in a potholing accident. The scenes were filmed on location in Snowdonia. A spokesperson for the serial described the scenes as "life and death situations". While in another, Kristian is paired with Lisa Hunter (Gemma Atkinson). Brown said it was a "steamy romance" which leads Kristian into trouble.
Kristian arrives in Hollyoaks as a student studying molecular biology at Hollyoaks Community College. Kristian moves into Tony Hutchinson’s (Nick Pickard) student house, but when Tony decides to sell up, Kristian has to move to Nick O'Connor (Darren Bransford) and Jodie Nash's (Kate McEnery) flat. Kristian gains female attention from Izzy Cornwell (Elize du Toit), Becca Hayton (Ali Bastian), and Jodie.
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