Denise Black (Coronation Street, Bad Girls, Queer as Folk) has joined the cast of Emmerdale.
Black will play Joanie, the “warm and loving” adoptive Grandmother of Amy’s adopted son, Kyle.
Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) will be seen making contact with with Kyle, who has been living with Joanie.
She said: “Joanie’s a character I’ve never played before. My first grandma! Dear lord, that came round quick! She is going to get some very tasty stories, so I’m really looking forward to it. I already know quite a few of the cast and I met Lesley Dunlop on my first day who said “you’ll love it here, it’s a lovely job”. The casting came through on my birthday so there we go, what a present. I can’t believe my luck.”
Series Producer, Kate Oates, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Denise as a wonderful addition to Emmerdale. Her story will see her playing against some of our best-loved characters, and I know an actress of her calibre will be a fabulous asset to the show.”
Denise’s first scenes will be screened this August.
Watch an Emmerdale clip below.
