Mondays singer to cameo in 'Shameless'
Wednesday, July 2 2008, 22:25 BST

By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter


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Shaun Ryder will appear in Shameless, reports The Sun.

The Happy Mondays frontman is thought to have picked up $1,000 filming his cameo scenes for the Channel 4 programme.

A show insider revealed: "Shaun is a really huge fan of Shameless so we got him in for a cameo. He thinks the show is funny and his scenes in it are especially hilarious. He has got a very dry sense of humour."

The singer's role allegedly coincides with a plot line that sees Micky and Shane Maguire, who dresses up as Morrissey, set up a "Madchester" firm to take tourists around the city's music landmarks.

"Shane looks brilliant as Morrissey - he's more convincing than Shaun as Shaun, who sent himself up a treat," the insider said.

I like the sound of this I must say! Particularly if Mickey and Shane are involved, it is guaranteed to be hilarious!

lol apparently produces turned down Bill Neighy when he asked to appear which i thought was good because although hes a great actor what kind of part could they write in for him?! it just wouldnt work but Shaun Ryder will fit in Perfectly hes a true down to earth working class Manc and hes abit crazy so im sure he'll fit in lol