EastEnders welcomes two new characters to Albert Square
Dominique Farrell
EastEnders has announced that Albert Square fans will soon be introduced to new members of the Fox-Trueman family.
"Christopher Colquhoun (Absentia, Fleabag) will make his EastEnders debut later this summer as Darnell Larson Jr, Denise Fox's half-brother," said the BBC soap.
"The Fox-Truemans are left reeling when Kim makes a shocking discovery, uncovering a half-brother of Denise's that she never knew existed.
"As the family reach out and come face-to-face with Darnell, they are also introduced to his daughter, Grace, played by Krysstina Frempong (Too Much, Essex Girls).
"Their introduction is far from straightforward, and for Darnell, what begins as an unexpected family reunion soon takes on a different significance when he learns of Denise's cancer diagnosis and her ongoing treatment."
"I am thrilled to be finally moving to Walford after all these years, and the welcome I've received has been phenomenal," said actor Christopher Colquhoun.
"Hearing I'd got the role was an absolute 'doof doof' moment for me... hopefully, there'll be plenty more of those to come!"
His co-star Krysstina Frempong said: "I am extremely excited to be joining EastEnders!
"I have watched the show for as long as I can remember and have such vivid memories of gathering around the TV with my family, especially at Christmas, to watch all the drama unfolding on the Square, so it feels pretty surreal to now be a part of the action!
"I'm really looking forward to working with, and learning from, my new colleagues, whom I've long admired, and hope audiences enjoy getting to know Grace and all the complexities she'll bring to their screens!"
EastEnders' Executive Producer, Ben Wadey, added: "It's been great to delve into this wider family network, and we're delighted to welcome Christopher and Krysstina to the cast as we bring two new faces to Walford."
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One Monday to Thursday.
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