Rebecca Ryan, Matthew Wolfenden and Lewis Walton on Hollyoaks / Lime Pictures
Former Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden, ex-Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan and youngster Lewis Walton have been cast as new family The Keanes in Hollyoaks.
The trio are being billed as “the first members” of the new family, suggesting that more arrivals may be hot on their heels.
Pictures of filming on location show the family packing up their belongings into a removal van at their old house as they prepare for a new life in Chester.
“I’m so excited to finally share that I’m joining Hollyoaks as part of a brand-new family arriving in the village,” said Wolfenden, who played David Metcalfe in the Dales for the best part of two decades. “It’s an absolute privilege to step into this world and be part of something so iconic.
“From the moment I read the scripts, I knew this was going to be something special. I can’t wait for the audience to meet them and see how they turn a few heads along the way… it’s going to be a ride, buckle up.”
Ryan – aka Adam Barlow’s (Sam Robertson) stalker Lydia on Corrie – said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks. My character is feisty and a bit of a firecracker but fiercely loyal. I am so excited for everyone to meet her. I am having the best time so far and can’t wait for her story to unfold.”
Walton, who also appeared on Corrie in a minor role as a young Mick, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Hollyoaks cast. My character is charismatic, sporty and someone who’s always been the fun, positive presence in the room.
“He’s incredibly close to his family and determined to follow in his dad’s footsteps, while chasing big ambitions of his own, especially when it comes to sport. But life doesn’t always go to plan, and an unexpected challenge will force him to dig deeper than ever before…”
The new family are expected to make their on-screen debut this Spring.
