Dean Andrews has joined 'Emmerdale'.
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Dean Andrews
The 'Life on Mars' star has signed up to the ITV soap, and while details of his character are being kept under wraps for now, his alter-ego will go head-to-head with Cain Dingle - played by Jeff Hordley - this spring.
Dean said: "I have always loved Emmerdale and am thrilled to be joining the cast.
"As a Yorkshire lad I have always watched the show and think that everything from the acting to the stories are consistently great and I can't wait to get stuck in."
The 'Ashes to Ashes' star's alter-ego will also "shake things up" for other villagers.
'Emmerdale' executive producer Jane Hudson said: "We are absolutely delighted that Dean is joining the show.
"He is a superb actor and his character is certainly going to shake things up for some of our villagers.
"And as a Yorkshireman he is going to fit into Emmerdale perfectly."
Hollywood actor Joshua Richards has also joined the cast as Paddy Kirk's (Dominic Brunt) potential dad, a wrestler called Bear Wolf.
He recently said: "I am delighted to be joining the cast of 'Emmerdale'. Having been based in Yorkshire for most of my life, it's fantastic to now be filming there too.
"Bear Wolf is a great character and I am looking forward to seeing what's in store for him."
What's more, Natalie Ann Jamieson will join the soap as Amy Wyatt, who was previously played by ex-'Casualty' actress Chelsea Halfpenny.
She said: "I'm incredibly excited to meet all of the talented cast and crew at ITV's 'Emmerdale'.
"I feel very lucky to be joining the cast of such a loved and respected show.
"I'm very grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to find out what the future holds for Amy!"
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