Sources close to Smith, who played a young Prince Philip in The Crown, are said to be 'embarrassed' that he was to appear alongside Kieran Hayler.
His co-stars were surprised when he landed a role in the forthcoming high-brow Sky drama The Death Of Bunny Munro.
The former Doctor Who was so baffled by the one-time stripper's hiring he asked for him to be edited out of the scenes he has recorded. The source added: 'It is amazing to think that Matt would be in the same show as Kieran who, as far as anyone knows, hasn't acted before. It's a high-quality production with not only Matt but also Robert Glenister on the roster.
Read More Katie Price says her suicide attempt was 'the culmination of a long breakdown' Hayler, 37, who worked as a stripper before meeting Ms Price, is best known for being her third husband. In recent weeks, he was spotted filming at the same time as Smith, 42, for the six-part Sky Atlantic drama that tells the story of Bunny Munro, a sex addict who meets women through his job as a travelling beauty products salesman.
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