Waterloo Road original cast now - Netflix fame, Emmerdale debut and James Bond rumours
It has been a long time coming but Waterloo Road finally returned to screens at the start of January. Those who watched the school-based drama the first time around were thrilled in 2021 when the BBC announced it would be reviving the show.
Many actors started their careers on Waterloo Road, including plenty of local stars. And while some familiar faces have returned for the reboot, some have gone on to do very different things. Remember Tom Clarkson? Loved grumpy Grantly Budgen?Adam Thomas Whether you're a new Waterloo Road fan or were hooked when it came out the first time around, Adam Thomas will be a familiar face.
Jenna-Louise Coleman Waterloo Road was one of Jenna-Louise Coleman's first TV roles. She joined as Lindsay Hughes in 2009, the same year she left Emmerdale after playing Jasmine Thomas - the daughter of vicar Ashley - for four years. The character was played by Tina O'Brien who at that point was already famed for playing Sarah Platt in Coronation Street. The Rusholme actress also appeared in Children's Ward in 1997, The Cops in 1998 and Clocking Off before joining the ITV soap in 1999.
Grantly found out he had an organ donor, but died in his chair during an assembly. After his tragic end in Waterloo Road, actor Philip went on to star in big budget films Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Darkest Hour. He was also Steve McDonald's therapist in two episodes of Coronation Street in 2015 - although he first appeared in the show as D.I. Pinnock in 2005.
A few moths later, she took a break from the show after announcing her pregnancy, welcoming daughter Coco in July 2017. Chelsee has also had roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Doctors and Casualty. In 2019, she appeared in the sixth series of E4 reality dating series Celebs Go Dating and is still starring in Hollyoaks.
After leaving the ITV soap in 2020, Katie bagged a role in Hollyoaks where she played Becky Quentin. During her time in the Channel 4 soap, Katie also competed in the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing. It was then announced before Christmas that the former soap star is heading for the stage and is set to make her stage debut in the lead cast of critically acclaimed author Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead national tour.
But a new legion of fans now know Lucien for playing Alfie in the Netflix series Emily In Paris. He joined during the second season and was also in the third run which landed on the streaming platform just before Christmas. And in recent weeks, it has been rumoured that the 30-year-old may have caught the attention of movie producer Barbara Broccoli as the potential new James Bond.
Jason Done Tom Clarkson was the most popular teacher in the school. Starting out as an English teacher, Tom went on to become head of English and then deputy head. He was also the stepdad to pupils Chlo and Mika Grainger, and his son Josh joined the school in 2009. Phoebe played the role of schoolgirl Siobhan Mailey for a year, appearing in 20 episodes in the fifth series. The actress, who is the daughter of Corrie star Sally Dynevor, has since shot to worldwide fame for her leading role in Bridgerton.
But before his superstardom, Rege-Jean appeared in Waterloo Road as handsome teacher Guy Braxton in 2016. He has also been in countless TV shows, including Fresh Meat, miniseries Roots and American legal drama For The People. And while he didn't appear in the second series of Bridgerton, he did appear in Netflix's film The Gray Man.
Ceallach Spellman Ceallach Spellman played Harry, the son of headteacher Karen Fisher, who found out his dad was having an affair and suffered from bulimia. He moved away with his family when mum Karen was fired from the top job.
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