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All Soaps: Casting News - Who's In & Who's Out?


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This thread will be a reference point for all the comings and goings, as it can be difficult keeping track of all the latest news. I think it's a good idea to have all the casting news in one place, but it isn't designed to take away discussion from the individual threads.

Feel free to add to the thread whenever news becomes available. smile.png

Key: G = Guest character

Who's In

Coronation street

Andrew Turner (Christian Gatley) - Hayley's long lost son

Bruno Langley (Todd Grimshaw)

Frank Grimes (Barry Connor) (G)

Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald)

Jimi Mistry (Khalid)

EastEnders

Michael French (David Wicks)

Lisa Maxwell (Naomi) (G)

Terry Alderton (Terry Spraggan) - Bianca's love interest

Emmerdale

Bill Ward (James Barton)

Lorraine Chase (Steph Forsythe) (G)

Hollyoaks

Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine)

Helen Lederer (G)

Kirsty-Leigh Porter (Leela Lomax) - Ste's half-sister

Jessica Ellis (Teagan Lomax) - Ste's half-sister

Ruby O'Donnell (Peri Lomax) - Ste's half-sister

Elliot Balchin (Kevin Foster) (G)

Jeremy Edwards (Kurt Benson) (G) - Hollyoaks Later

James Redmond (Finn Finnigan) (G) - Hollyoaks Later

John Pickard (Dom Reilly) (G) - Hollyoaks Later

Home & Away - UK/Oz Pace

Tai Hara (Andy Barrett)

Jackson Gallagher (Josh Barrett)

Cassie Howarth (Hannah Wilson)

Matt Minto (Ethan MacGuire) (G)

Philippa Northeast (Evelyn MacGuire)

Jake Speer (Oscar MacGuire)

Alexandra Park (Robyn) (G)

Kyle Pryor (Dr. Nate Cooper)

Tasma Walton (Jade Montgomery)

Neighbours - UK/Oz Pace

Alan Hopgood (Jack Lassiter) (G)

Damian De Montemas (Alek Pocoli) (G)

Coco Cherian (Rani Kapoor) (G)

Amali Ward (G) - Cameo as Herself

Jiordan Tolli (Lolly Allen) (G) - Lou's "daughter"

Teressa Liane (Rhiannon Bates) (G)

Finn Woodlock (Jackson Bates) (G)

Melissa Bell (Lucy Robinson) (G)

Scott McGregor (Mark Brennan)

Who's Out

Coronation Street

Sol Heras (Ryan Connor)

Chris Fountain (Tommy Duckworth)

Peter Gunn (Brian Packham)

Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper)

Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)

Michelle Collins (Stella Price)

Sue Johnston (Gloria Price)

EastEnders

Steve John Shepherd (Michael Moon)

Scott Maslen (Jack Branning)

Jasmyn Banks (Alice Branning)

Keirston Wareing (Kirsty Branning)

Daniel Coonan (Carl White)

Phaldut Sharma (AJ Ahmed)

Rachel Bright (Poppy Meadow)

Clare Perkins (Ava Hartman)

Cornell S. John (Sam James)

Hollyoaks

Joseph Thompson (Dr. Browning)

Home & Away - UK/Oz Pace

Rhiannon Fish (April Scott)

Samara Weaving (Indigo Walker)

Charles Cottier (Dexter Walker)

Neighbours - UK/Oz Pace

Remi Hill (Hudson Walsh)

Scott Major (Lucas Fitzgerald)

Alin Sumarwata (Vanessa Villante)

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Great idea, Ben!

Helping you stay afloat on the Hollyoaks front ...

LATER: Sarah Jayne Dunn (Mandy Richardson) and Danny Dyer (The White Man)

Characters also to be included, but actors yet to be announced for their roles in Later:

Wes - a man who tries to attack Holly

Louis McQueen - a newcomer to the McQueen clan

Harry Thompson - Tony's son

Later will air October 7 - 11, 2013

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For the main show, Ela-May Dermican (Leah Barnes) briefly returns to the show next week or so. I'll post here when I know the exact date. Eliot Balchin's short stint begins next week.

Susan Loughnane (Chloe Chance) will be reprising her role later this year for another short stint.

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Thanks Bright Eyes. Can't believe I forgot all about Mandy returning and Danny Dyer guest staring in Hollyoaks Later.

Neighbours: Kathryn Beck has been cast as Gemma Reeves, Toadie and Georgia's cousin, and ex-Tad's sister.

EastEnders: Luisa Bradshaw will play Tina Carter, Shirley's sister.

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Hollyoaks (As of September 27, 2013)

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Ela-May Dermican l Leah Barnes l Temporarily Returns October 1 (G)
? l Lucas Hay l Temporarily Returns October 1 (G)
Ruby O'Donnell l Peri Lomax l Debuts October 4
James Redmond l 'Finn' Finnigan l Temporarily Returns October 7 - Later (G)
Jeremy Edwards l Kurt Benson l Temporarily Returns October 7 - Later (G)
John Pickard l Dom Reilly l Temporarily Returns October 7 - Later (G)
Bryan Perry l Louis McQueen l Debuts October 7 - Later (G)
Danny Dyer l The White Man l Debuts October 8 - Later (G)
Sarah Jayne Dunn l Mandy Richardson l Temporarily Returns October 10 - Later (G)
? l Harry Thompson l Temporarily October - Later (G)
Kirsty-Leigh Porter l Leela Lomax l Debuts October
Jessica Ellis l Tegan Lomax l Debuts October
? l Baby Lomax l Debuts October
Joseph Thompson l Dr. Browning l Exits October
Susan Loughnane l Chloe Chance l Temporarily Returns October (G)
Helen Lederer l ? l Debuts Mid-Autumn (G)

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EE has arriving Danny Dyer as Mick Carter Kellie Bright as Linda Carter they'll also have children but doesnt mention ages/how many etc yet Isabelle Molloy will be playing Sadie Youngs Daughter Bella Hollyoaks Amanda Clapham is taking over from Wallis Day as Holly Cunningham

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Neighbours: Jane Hall will be reprising her role as Rebecca Robinson for a 4 week gust stint. She returns to filming in November. This is so awesome!

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a525006/neighbours-jane-hall-to-return-as-rebecca-robinson.html

Bright Eyes, you are doing such a great job of keeping this thread updated.

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Many are wanting it to be b/c of a baby. I hope it's something interesting and nothing too mundane like, she's back to file for divorce. But, considering she fled Ramsay Street b/c Paul was threatening to dob her into the cops for being the one who pushed him off the Lassister's mezzanine, she'd have to have a damn good reason for risking her freedom, b/c Paul can be a vindictive SOB at times. A baby would be a good way to use as leverage. I'm just not sure Rebecca would want her baby to know its father, considering the terrible things he did to her.

On the plus side, I think this should guarantee some good scenes between Rebecca and Karl & Susan, Kate, and hopefully Lucy Robinson, if she's still around by then.

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Coronation Street
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Robin Askwith l Richie l Debuts December - "Ritchie is a veteran rocker and close friend of Dennis Tanner. Dennis used to represent Ritchie at the height of his fame. When Dennis meets up with Ritchie, he realises how much he loved the music industry and decides to become Ritchie's manager again."


Hayley Tamaddon l Andrea l Debuts December - "Andrea will be a classmate of Steve McDonald's when he decides to go back to school. Andrea and Steve become friends and she will cause a stir as Steve's partner Michelle becomes suspicious of their friendship."

Note: Bruno Langley (Todd Grimshaw) returns November 4!

Emmerdale

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Michael Parr l Ross Barton l Already debuted! - "Ross is the man who attacked Laurel. While carrying out a job for Cain, Ross is shot and Moria soon shockingly realizes he is her nephew, which will bring about the arrival of her brother-in-law, James Barton"

Note: Bill Ward (James Barton) debuts October 25! Lorriane Chase's (Steph Stokes) guest appearance airs October 30!

EastEnders

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David Witts l Joey Branning l Exits Christmas 2013 - "Joey's exit storyline is expected to tie in with the climax of his sister Alice's dark plot with twisted Michael Moon."

Natalie Cassidy l Sonia Fowler l Returns January 2014 - "The actress will arrive back on screen in January as part of a gripping and dramatic storyline for the women in the Butcher household."

Note: Sonia will be arriving with her and Martin's daughter, Rebecca Fowler, whose casting has yet to be announced. Terry Spraggan (Terry Alderton) will debut November 5!

Hollyoaks

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James Atherton l Will Savage l Exits the week of November 4 - "When Will discovers that his family and other residents of the village are slowly growing suspicious over his true nature, he lures them to his newly-acquired house and holds them all hostage. Dirk, Dodger, Patrick, Maxine, Sienna and Martha will all feature in the dramatic scenes.

Tamara Wall l Grace Black l Debuts November 8 - "The sister of Clare and daughter of Fraser, Grace's introductory storyline will see her desperate to track down Doctor Browning in the aftermath of Clare's untimely death, unaware that he has also been killed."

Jorgie Porter l Theresa McQueen l Exits Early 2014 - "Theresa's exit storyline will see her finally "face the consequences" of killing Calvin Valentine back in 2010. However, the door is being left open Porter is expected to return after a break."

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EastEnders

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TBA l Rosie and Terry Junior - "Carol and David are shocked by Terry's unexpected arrival, but that's nothing compared to their surprise when it's announced that Terry is moving in with his children, Rosie and Terry Junior"

Hollyoaks

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Julia Montgomery-Brown l Connie Carter l Returns November (G) - "Doug's funeral is an emotional one, there are a few monologues from a few different people, Doug's mum arrives and there's plenty of tears!"

Cristian Solimeno l Ray McCormick l Debuts November - "Fans will initially see him for a few episodes but he will be back at Christmas for a longer stint. Fraser may be the big man in town but everyone has their demons and Ray is Fraser's. He's really going to spoil Christmas for Fraser this year and push him to his limit."

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