Casting: Former Neighbours Actor Joins Hollyoaks (Updated)

Neighbours alum Daniel O'Connor who played the role of Ned Parker on the Australian soap between 2005 and 2008, is set to join the cast of Hollyoaks. O'Connor will play the role of Ally a former army medic who's recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan. In describing the character to the Australian Telegraph, O'Connor said,

"He has a dark past that will be uncovered eventually in true soap style,"

It is not yet known when O'Connor is due to debut on screen but I'll keep you updated as and when it's revealed.

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Updated: 17th December 2011

It has been revealed that O'Connor will debut on screen in February and will become Jacqui (Claire Cooper) and Rhys' (Andrew Moss) new lodger and will also be involved in story with Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies) and Michaela McQueen (Hollie Jaye-Bowes) as they both take a shine to him.

On joining the show O'Connor has said;

"I'm really excited about joining Hollyoaks, especially with its recent success. I have already started filming in Liverpool and there is a real buzz and energy around the place.  

"I'm really looking forward to working with some of the show's most popular characters and talented actors."

Source: Digital Spy