Emmerdale fans were left scratching their heads trying to figure out where they’d seen Owen Michaels actor Simon Haines before! After joining the show this year, viewers have now finally recognized him, and the answer is jaw-dropping. From Lord of the Rings to Murders Most Puzzling, you won’t believe where else he’s appeared!
Fans of Emmerdale were left stunned this week after they realized where they had seen Owen Michaels actor Simon Haines before. Known for his dramatic storyline in the ITV soap, where Owen was involved in a dangerous encounter with Robert Sugden, viewers couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity whenever the character appeared on screen. After his character’s shocking death, the mystery surrounding Simon’s previous roles only deepened.
As Owen, Simon made his first appearance this year, instantly becoming a character involved in some dark plotlines, including spiking Robert Sugden’s drink. However, Owen’s story took a sinister turn when Robert’s half-brother, John Sugden, intervened. Owen’s fate took a tragic twist, with him later being discovered dead—John using his death to cover up another crime.
Despite the drama, it wasn’t the plot twists that had fans talking. It was Simon Haines’ face, which seemed too familiar for many. Fans began flooding Emmerdale fan groups online, questioning, “Where have I seen this actor before?”
“I know I’ve seen him somewhere! Can anyone tell me what else he’s been in?” one viewer wrote on an Emmerdale fan Facebook group, with others quickly agreeing that they, too, had the same sense of recognition.
One keen-eyed viewer finally cracked the mystery: “Google says Lord of the Rings and Murders Most Puzzling,” they commented.
And suddenly, the pieces began to fall into place. Simon Haines had appeared in some iconic roles before Emmerdale, including portraying Rod Reed in Murders Most Puzzling, a Channel 5 crime series, and Commander Malendol in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. For Lord of the Rings fans, this was a big revelation, as the epic fantasy series had a huge fanbase worldwide.
One relieved fan commented, “Finally, it’s been bugging me where I’ve seen him!” They were far from alone, as many fans were equally stunned by Simon’s varied career before Emmerdale.
Simon Haines’ appearances in Murders Most Puzzling and Lord of the Rings may not have been as high-profile as his current role in Emmerdale, but they clearly left an impression on viewers. The actor’s versatility in playing different roles—from a crime drama to a fantasy epic—has now made his turn as Owen even more intriguing.
As for Owen’s future, fans will have to wait and see how his death continues to impact the soap’s storyline. One thing’s for sure: Simon’s portrayal of Owen has left a lasting impression on both fans and fellow actors alike.
Do you recognize Simon Haines from Murders Most Puzzling or Lord of the Rings? Let us know your thoughts! You won’t want to miss the next chapter of Owen’s storyline on Emmerdale.
