Jason Done, the actor best known for his long-running role as Tom Clarkson in Waterloo Road, is reportedly set to join the cast of Emmerdale as a new villain. According to Metro, Done will appear in upcoming scenes as Steve, a character who already has a pre-existing connection within the village.
Source Confirms Coup for Emmerdale
A source told The Sun: "This is a huge coup for Emmerdale. They’ve had massive success with other soaps’ stars joining the cast and the hope is that Jason will be another hit." On what fans might expect, they added: "Jason’s character is a new villain with a surprising connection to the village."
Jason Done's Waterloo Road Legacy
Done is best known for his portrayal of teacher Tom Clarkson in Waterloo Road, a role he played from the very first episode in 2006 until his character's tragic death in 2013. He was the show's second-longest-serving character. His character died after falling from the roof of the school while trying to convince troubled student Kyle (played by George Sampson) to come down.
Reflecting on his departure from Waterloo Road, Done said at the time: "People think I'm an absolute idiot for leaving Waterloo Road, but hopefully I'll prove them wrong. It wasn't an easy decision, but you have to take risks and spice things up a bit. I love Tom and my last day on set was very emotional, but I want to do all the things that initially appealed to me about becoming an actor, like taking on new projects and stepping out of my comfort zone."
Emmerdale's Recent Newcomer
The news comes after the ITV soap welcomed newcomer Serena Sugden, played by West End star Casey Al-Shaqsy. Serena has already proven to be a mysterious figure, asking questions about killer John Sugden. Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw said: "The Sugdens are a core part of the Emmerdale fabric, and we are thrilled to welcome Casey to the family. Her character will be at the heart of some extremely gripping and unexpected storylines, forcing her to make difficult choices that will have dramatic consequences for some of the village's biggest names."
Casey shared her excitement: "I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining such an iconic show and playing a Sugden! Serena is a fantastic character with so much going on beneath the surface. I can’t wait for the audience to see the drama unfold."
If confirmed, Done's addition would mark another high-profile signing for Emmerdale, which has a history of attracting talent from other major British soaps.
