Hollyoaks: Chris Gordan joins cast as ‘suave and mysterious’ nobleman Rafe – in a major new plotline for Sienna
The Crown star Chris Gordon has joined Hollyoaks as series regular ‘suave and mysterious’ Rafe as part of a new ‘explosive’ plotline.
Chris will join the cast as Rafe, the Earl of Dee.
He is set to charm fan favourite Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) at Chester Races this May, causing a potential rift in her relationship with Ethan (Mathew James Bailey).
Rafe is described as ‘suave and mysterious’ and ‘something new’ for the show, bringing ‘fireworks’ to the storyline.
On Thursday Chris was spotted filming with members of the cast at Chester Races.
Explosive plotline: Chris Gordon has joined the cast of Hollyoaks as series regular nobleman Rafe
Filming: Chris, pictured with Anna Passey who plays Sienna, was pictured filming with the cast at Chester Racecourse
Talking about joining the Channel 4 soap, Chris said: ‘Joining the team at Hollyoaks feels a bit like meeting the family of a partner you really like… A little bit intimidating, but also very fulfilling.
‘There’s a real closeness throughout the departments and I’ve been welcomed into the fold with grace.
‘Working with Anna has been an utter joy. Not only as an actor but as a person too. Sienna’s journey collides with Rafe and there’s… well, Fireworks!
‘Not the usual man around town… The mystery and complexity of a road less travelled is something I’m really looking forward to playing and sharing with the fans.’
Fellow cast member, Anna Passey added: ‘We are so excited to have Chris join the cast.
‘He is a wonderful actor, and is bringing something completely new to the village with Rafe.
‘We are already having so much fun with this storyline, and I cannot wait for the audience to meet our suave and mysterious Rafe.
‘Chris is an absolute dream to work with. It looks like an exciting year ahead.’
Nobleman: Rafe, the Earl of Dee, is a member of the nobility and will try to win Sienna over
Dressed for the races: Rafe will cause a potential rift in Sienna’s relationship with Ethan
Tension: Hollyoaks boss Lucy Allan previously hinted that a new character would come in between Ethan, played by Matthew James Bailey (pictured) and Sienna
Hollyoaks boss Lucy Allan previously teased that a new character would come in between the couple with ‘explosive consequences’ – and this role now looks to be fulfilled by Rafe.
Chris has also starred in Infinite and The Feast (2021).
Hollyoaks airs every weeknight at 7pm on E4, and 6.30pm on Channel 4.