Following yesterday's spectacular flashback episode which ended on the twist that Charity's son was still alive, Emmerdale have announced that James Moore will play Ryan Stocks.
After 27 years of believing her son had died at birth, last night’s episode revealed Charity Dingle's son had in fact survived although Charity is still unaware of this and next week we will be introduced to Ryan as we gain further insight into the missing pieces of Charity’s past.
Charity will learn that Ryan has Ataxic Cerebral Palsy, but Ryan is not afraid to challenge misconceptions about his disability. With Ryan’s arrival imminent, Charity will find herself struggling to come to terms with the guilt of abandoning her baby. With so much to catch-up on, will Ryan forgive his biological Mum for leaving him all those years ago?
Speaking about joining the cast of Emmerdale James Moore says “I’m so excited to have joined the Emmerdale cast. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and I’m having a great time playing Ryan. I leapt a mile when I got the call and I was over the moon to hear that I had got the part.”
Acting Series Producer of Emmerdale, Kate Brooks says “We are absolutely delighted to welcome James to the show; an actor of real skill, talent and charisma. As to be expected with his Dingle heritage, the character of Ryan is feisty, funny and reckless, and with an unquenchable zest for life.
Ryan will not only turn Charity's life upside down, but also the wider Dingle clan as his arrival throws a massive spanner in the works. As Ryan navigates his newfound family ties and connects with the mother he never knew he had, it unearths yet another layer to Charity.
His journey on the show is jam-packed with laughter, tears, unlikely friendships and with the odd unexpected twist thrown in for good measure.”