Skins cast respond to claims the show is unrealistic Cast members from Skins have hit back at accusations that the show is unrealistic. "That gets away from what the show's really about, which is about a group of guys and their troubles with growing up," said Alex Arnold, who plays Rich. Maybe Planet Earth (BBC show) is trying to tell the world something and trying to get a message across. But Skins is an entertainment show. We're not David Attenborough," joked Will Merrick who plays Alo. He added: "Why isn't anyone calling Misfits unbelievable?" "They have superpowers!" said Jess Sula, who plays Grace.