Hollyoaks is set to introduce a brand-new family, with former Emmerdale and Coronation Street stars among the cast. Matthew Wolfenden, Rebecca Ryan, and Lewis Walton have been confirmed as the first members of the clan, which will make a dramatic entrance in the Chester-based village.
Matthew Wolfenden, who played David Metcalfe in Emmerdale for 17 years, will portray the family patriarch. He said: 'I'm so excited to finally share that I'm joining Hollyoaks as part of a brand-new family arriving in the village. It's an absolute privilege to step into this world and be part of something so iconic.'
Rebecca Ryan, known for her roles in Coronation Street and Shameless, described her character as 'feisty and a bit of a firecracker but fiercely loyal'. Lewis Walton, who appeared in a flashback episode of Coronation Street, said his alter-ego is 'charismatic, sporty and someone who's always been the fun, positive presence in the room'.
The newcomers have already filmed their debut scenes on location, which are expected to make a strong impression. Hollyoaks airs on Channel 4's streaming platform from 6am on Mondays to Wednesdays, and on E4 at 7pm.
