Bradley Riches, known for his role as James in the Netflix hit Heartstopper, is joining the cast of Emmerdale as a series regular. The 23-year-old actor, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, begins filming this week, with his first appearance slated for May.
Here’s the Lowdown: Details about Riches’s Emmerdale character are being kept secret, including the character’s name. However, producer Laura Shaw stated that Riches will bring “warmth, wit, and charisma” to the village.
What This Means Now: This is a significant casting announcement for Emmerdale, bringing in a rising star from a popular, critically-acclaimed show. Fans of both Heartstopper and Emmerdale will be eagerly awaiting further details about Riches’s character and storyline.
The Bigger Picture: Riches described the role as a “bucket list moment,” particularly as Emmerdale was his grandfather’s favorite show. His enthusiasm, coupled with the producer’s praise, suggests a potentially major new addition to the long-running soap opera. He will first be seen on screen this May.
