List of Emmerdale characters (2022)

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Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972.[1] The following is a list of characters that first appeared during 2022, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Jane Hudson.[2] Marcus Dean (Darcy Grey) was introduced in February as the son of Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather). He was followed by Mary Goskirk (Louise Jameson), the mother of Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry), in March. Then in April, Martelle Edinborough joined the cast as Suzy, a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). Additionally, multiple other characters appeared in 2022.

Marcus Dean[]

Marcus Dean
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byDarcy Grey
First appearanceEpisode 9277
3 February 2022 (2022-02-03)
Introduced byJane Hudson
ClassificationPresent; regular
Profile
OccupationElectrician

Marcus Dean, played by Darcy Grey, made his first appearance on 3 February 2022. He was introduced as the son of established former character Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), who is in prison due to murdering Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). Justin Harp of Digital Spy wrote that Marcus arrives in the fictional village with his own traumatic experiences from living with Pierce, who abused his mother. Harp wrote that Marcus shares numerous traits with Pierce, such as his brooding, suaveness and good looks. He also questioned whether Marcus would share Pierce's violent attributes.[3] Grey later said that Marcus believes he is not like Pierce, but as his storylines evolve, he shares more similarities to Pierce.[4] Producer Kate Brooks said that Marcus' arrival will "ruffle a few feathers and flutter a few hearts in the village" and confirmed that viewers would soon realise that he is more than the son of Pierce.[3] However, Brooks hinted that some villagers may not be as accepting of Marcus due to him potentially being "forever doomed to live in the shadow of his father's heinous crimes".[3] Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry), who was raped by Pierce, is worried by Marcus' arrival in the village. Inside Soap wrote that her life "is to be turned upside down" by his arrival and that the story would see her happiness with partner Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) threatened.[5]

Grey said that when his agent sent him the character, he was "quietly smiling inside".[3] He described the moment he was cast in the role as "one of those pinch-yourself moments actors simply dream of", especially since he felt he could connect to Marcus and shared attributes with him.[3] Prior to his casting, he was working as a dog food salesman, and whilst in the audition process for the role, he watched the original storyline between Pierce and Rhona to get an idea for his character's father.[4] Grey described Marcus as an outcast and an open book with an uncertain future, hinting that his initial storylines see him want to be loved and escape the reputation of his father. He added that he was excited for viewers of the soap to meet Marcus and watch his journey.[3] Executive producer Jane Hudson also revealed that Pierce would become romantically involved with an established character and to watch his scenes to see a "new romance blossom".[6] Dan Seddon, also of Digital Spy, wrote that he would "flirt his way around Emmerdale village".[6]

Mary Goskirk[]

Mary Goskirk
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byLouise Jameson
First appearanceEpisode 9304
7 March 2022 (2022-03-07)
Introduced byJane Hudson
ClassificationPresent; regular
Profile
HomeSmithy Cottage
Woman smiling
Louise Jameson portrays Mary.

Mary Goskirk, played by Louise Jameson, made her first appearance on 7 March 2022.[7] She was introduced as the mother of established character of Rhona (Goskirk), whom she has a "strained relationship" with.[8] Mary was described by Digital Spy's Hannah Bird as a "no nonsense" character and noted that Rhona feels as though she can never live up to her expectations.[8] However, due to Marcus Dean's (Darcy Grey) arrival in the village causing upset for Rhona due to his connection to her rapist, Bird felt that Mary's arrival in the village could be "the prime opportunity for them to build bridges and heal their relationship".[8] Her arrival initially unsettles Rhona as she feels there is a hidden agenda and treats her with suspicion, while other villagers "welcome her with open arms, finding her wit endearing".[8] Bird hinted that despite her likeability in the village, it would not be long before she had arguments with villagers.[8]

On joining Emmerdale, Jameson said: "It feels like such a gift to be welcomed into the Emmerdale cast. Playing Zoe's on-screen mum is the icing on the cake."[8] Producer Laura Shaw was thrilled to welcome Jameson into the cast, noting that her experience in the industry would be "a fabulous asset to the show".[8] On the character, Shaw added that she is intelligent, witty and complex and that for Rhona, "there won't ever be a dull moment whilst her domineering mother is around".[8] Metro's Sabrina Barr wrote that Mary has a bold persona due to her "quick-witted and headstrong".[9] Barr also confirmed Rhona's suspicions about Mary by revealing that Mary does have a hidden reason for her move to the village. She also noted Jameson's former experience on the soap, having played Sharon Crossthwaite in 1973, a cousin of Annie Sugden (Sheila Mercier).[9]

Suzy[]

Suzy
Emmerdale character
Portrayed byMartelle Edinborough
Introduced byJane Hudson
ClassificationFuture; regular
Profile
OccupationBusinessowner

Suzy, played by Martelle Edinborough, will make her first appearance in April 2022. She will be introduced as a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick). The pair meet when Vanessa bumps into Suzy, who is carrying a cake that gets ruined by the accident. Despite the "slightly mortifying introduction", they meet a week later and share a flirty interaction, which leads to a dinner date.[10] On her casting on the soap, Edinborough said: "My feet haven't quite touched the ground yet, I'm still on this massive cloud high up in the sky, but it's been going really, really good. It's just like a family, and it sounds so cliché but it really is and everyone is so lovely and welcoming and helps you settle in really nicely."[10] Edinborough had just gotten out of the shower when she learned of her casting and recalled dramatically falling to her knees when her agent informed her that she had booked the role. She felt that especially due to being from Leeds, where Emmerdale is filmed, the job was perfect for her.[10]

Of Suzy, the actress said that she is a fun, confident and gregarious character who "doesn't take any nonsense and likes to get what she wants".[10] Edinborough said that there are several different storylines coming up for Suzy which she was excited for. She hinted that one of these could be her budding romance with Vanessa and stated that she believes the pair have a connection. She felt that Suzy is "pleasantly surprised with Vanessa, she's got something about her that Suzy likes and she's not quite sure what as yet".[10]

Other characters[]

Character Episode date(s) Actor Circumstances
Cassie 11–13 January Stephanie Dooley[11] An unhappy client of Take a Vow. Wedding planner Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade) helps Cassie with her problems but the stress causes Priya to scratch her scars caused by getting caught in a fire; Priya later overhears Cassie mocking her scratching.
Tommy[a] 13–27 January Martin Mednikarov[12] A truck driver who picks up Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) and gives her a lift to Glasgow. Unbeknownst to him, Meena has murdered numerous people and is using him as a getaway driver to escape the police. He lives with her for a few weeks, after which she leaves him.
Solicitor 19 February–present Olu Adaeze[13] Meena Jutla's (Sandhu) solicitor when she is arrested for her various crimes.

Notes[]

  1. ^ Tommy was initially credited as Truck Driver.

References[]

  1. ^ "Top Emmerdale storylines for 2022 as soap celebrates its 50th anniversary". Entertainment Daily. 1 January 2022.
  2. ^ Morris, Lauren (12 January 2022). "Emmerdale bosses tease final twist in Meena tale: "Judgement Day is coming"". Radio Times.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Harp, Justin (12 January 2022). "Emmerdale casts Pierce Harris's son for new Rhona storyline". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK).
  4. ^ a b Tyler, Laura-Jayne (29 January – 4 February 2022). "Like father, like son?". Inside Soap. p. 9.
  5. ^ "Rhona HAUNTED by Pierce!". Inside Soap. 22–28 January 2022. p. 15.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  6. ^ a b Seddon, Dan (14 January 2022). "Emmerdale lining up romance storyline for Pierce Harris's son Marcus". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK).
  7. ^ Harp, Justin (7 March 2022). "Emmerdale addresses possible fan confusion over Rhona's mum". Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Bird, Hannah (29 January 2022). "Emmerdale casts former EastEnders star for Rhona's new storyline". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  9. ^ a b Barr, Sabrina (29 January 2022). "Emmerdale casts former EastEnders and Doctor Who star Louise Jameson". Metro. (DMG Media). Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  10. ^ a b c d e Alexander, Susannah. "Emmerdale casts a new love interest for Vanessa Woodfield". Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  11. ^ Alexander, Susannah (4 January 2022). "Emmerdale's Priya Kotecha to face an upsetting return to work". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK).
  12. ^ Mednikarov, Martin [@martinmednikarov] (13 January 2022). "Catch me on British tele tonight on my first of a few episodes on @emmerdale on @itv at 8 pm". Retrieved 14 January 2022 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ "Olu Adaeze". Spotlight. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

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