"Soap opera newcomer Bradley Riches confirms Lewis's ties to esteemed Emmerdale family"
Welcome to the buzz, folks! It's all about our freshface on 'Emmerdale', Bradley Riches, and his character Lewis Barton! You might recognize him as the charmer playing James McEwan in Netflix's Heartstopper, or remember him from last year's Celebrity Big Brother house. Now, he's jumping right into soap land!
For those who haven't spotted the news yet, Bradley's announced his latest venture: joining the Dales' crew. He's gonna be hanging out with the iconic Barton family, stirring up some family drama like never before!
Last night, our new pal Bradley uploaded a selfie with none other than Mike Parr, who plays Ross Barton since 2013. The boys seemed to be having a right laugh in the stables, with Bradley in full-on Emmerdale gear!
"S'up brother... Guess good looks run in the family," he captioned the pic, making our hearts skitter like wild rabbits. His followers couldn't resist commenting, with fans confirming they're itching for drama in the Barton household.
With Lewis being Ross's younger bro, get ready for some unexpected family dynamics. Can't wait to see how they'll mesh!
It turns out our lad Bradley initially was tapped for April Windsor's friend, Dylan. But the schedules didn't quite align, and the role of Lewis popped up. Bradley couldn't help but feel like it was fate, saying the character fits him like a glove.
Here's a super-cool fact: Bradley Riches is gon' be playing 'Emmerdale's' first neurodivergent character on-screen! Yes, Lewis Barton will be autistic, giving us characters with cerebral differences without making it the main focus of his storyline[2].
So, what do ya think? What juicy secrets or unexpected twists is Lewis Barton going to bring to this beloved soap? Let us know and keep the chat rolling!
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Reference(s):[1] Williams, A. (2023, March 11). 'I can't wait for everyone to see what's in store': Bradley Riches is over the moon about being cast in Emmerdale as new character Lewis Barton. Heart, Retrieved May 22, 2023, from https://www.heart.co.uk/news/tv/bradley-riches-emmerdale-lewis-barton-ross-brother/
[2] Forbes, R. (2023, May 15). Emmerdale spoilers: Bradley Riches opens up about Lewis Barton's life ahead of his screen debut in June. Metro, Retrieved May 22, 2023, from https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/15/emmerdale-spoilers-bradley-riches-opens-up-about-lewis-bartons-life-ahead-of-his-screen-debut-in-june-18385967/
[3] Soapworld News. (2023, March 11). 'Im so excited to be joining Emmerdale': Bradley Riches announces new role as Lewis Barton. Retrieved May 22, 2023, from https://www.soapworld.com/2023/03/11/emmerdale-bradley-riches-announces-new-role-as-lewis-barton/
- Bradley Riches is set to join the 'Emmerdale' cast as the neurodivergent character, Lewis Barton, previously known for his roles in Netflix's Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother.
- In 'Emmerdale', Lewis Barton will be Ross Barton's younger brother, adding a fresh dynamic to the iconic Barton family.
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