Overview

• Chris Coghill, best known for portraying EastEnders villain Tony King, joins Emmerdale this autumn as a new character named Kev.
• Kev’s first on-screen moment in late September will show him seeking directions upon entering the village.
• Producers have confirmed Kev shares a hidden bond with an existing villager that viewers will uncover in upcoming episodes.
• Emmerdale executive producer Laura Shaw says Kev’s introduction will send shockwaves through the community and underpin key autumn storylines.
• The casting reflects Emmerdale’s ongoing strategy of enlisting established soap stars to intensify drama in its fall schedule.