Yahoo News Hollyoaks confirms new villain for 25th anniversary
Hollyoaks bosses have announced that Tony Hutchinson's father Edward will be a new supervillain for the show.
As Digital Spy exclusively revealed last month, Joe McGann has joined the cast in the role of Tony's estranged dad Edward.
Releasing the first pictures of father and son today (June 21), Hollyoaks has now confirmed that Edward will play a key role in the show's 25th anniversary storylines next year.
A show spokesperson explained: "Edward couldn't be more different than loveable Tony. He's a highly manipulative and narcissistic surgeon who has only his best interests at heart.
"The height of his villainy will build to a huge story running across the anniversary and beyond."
Joe added: "I'm coming in to play Edward Hutchinson, a surgeon who is going to rustle some feathers around here. I'm looking forward to that.
"I'm looking forward very much to joining in with this very good team, the current soap champions!
"25 years of Tony in Hollyoaks and finally we found out where his dad's come from. It's a blessing to be asked to do this, stepping into such a good team with such good characters."
Original cast member Nick Pickard, who plays Tony, also praised the upcoming plans.
He said: "Hollyoaks has been around for nearly 25 years, and I have been there for every single one of them. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Joe McGann who is coming in to play Tony's dad Edward.
"In 2020 we celebrate our 25th anniversary, so what better way than by getting to know some more of Tony's family? I have to warn you though, Edward is definitely here to ruffle a few feathers! Here's to the next 25 years!"
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
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