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Meanwhile, mechanic Dominic Andrews and his wayward teenage daughter Gemma are also on the way to Emmerdale.
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Waking The Dead actor Wil Johnson has been cast as Dominic, who is still finding his feet as a single dad. Gemma, meanwhile, is played by 14-year-old Tendai Rinomhota.
Johnson said: "I can't wait to get started. I am looking forward to an exciting journey. I've been told anything could happen with my character."
Emmerdale's series producer Stuart Blackburn added: "It's an exciting new season for Emmerdale and we are delighted to welcome Michelle, Tom, Wil and Tendai to the cast."
Hardwick and Mannion have already filmed their first scenes, while Johnson and Rinomhota begin shooting within the next few weeks.
TaintedLove
02-11-2012, 05:25
That`s Chas`s next notch on the bedpost sorted then
walsh2509
04-11-2012, 17:04
What's the lead to get these 2 into the village ?
What's the lead to get these 2 into the village ?
I think he is a mechanic and comes to help/take a job at the garage?
I think he is a mechanic and comes to help/take a job at the garage?
Yes, you are right, he is a mechanic. Be interesting to see what brings them to Emmerdale though
I think he is a mechanic and comes to help/take a job at the garage?
Yes, you are right, he is a mechanic. Be interesting to see what brings them to Emmerdale though
Yes, you are right, he is a mechanic. Be interesting to see what brings them to Emmerdale though
Cain puts a job advert in 'The Lady' magazine....? ;-)
Emmerdale newcomer Dominic Andrews has been at the forefront of the show's drama this week, as a ruthless Debbie Dingle is trying to use him for whatever she can get.
Tonight's (January 18) episode sees Dom left delighted as Debbie (Charley Webb) invites him to spend the night at her place, completely oblivious to the fact that there is an ulterior motive behind her seduction.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Wil Johnson, who plays Dom, to hear his thoughts on the storyline and how he's settling in at Emmerdale.
How are you finding your time on Emmerdale so far?
"So far, I am absolutely loving my time on the show. Everyone - from the cast, to the crew, to production - has made me feel very, very welcome and part of the furniture. That's exactly what you want when you join a show, because it means you can hit the ground running as soon as you get onto set and start doing your work. You don't feel like the new guy - you feel like someone who's actually been there for a while.
"Emmerdale have created such a harmonious working atmosphere that when you come in, you're totally relaxed and not nervous. That means that it just seems normal and you get on with it."
Who have you made friends with in particular?
"I've made friends with a few people. I've bonded very well with Jeff Hordley who plays Cain Dingle, Natalie J Robb who plays Moira Barton, Fiona Wade who plays Priya, and also Laura Norton who plays Kerry. They're the ones that I've seen the most on set, and we've just clicked.
"I haven't met the whole cast yet, funnily enough. I've met most people, but such is the nature of the filming schedule, that you might not see a certain person for about two months if their storyline doesn't coincide with yours. But it's wonderful and there are really great people here."
We know a little bit about Dom already, but how do you describe him to people?
"First and foremost, he's a single father. He's a Londoner who moved up north for love with his daughter's mother, who is now his ex-wife. Dom has lived up north for a long time now - for the last 15 or 16 years. He does occasionally still go down to London, but his roots are up north now.
"I think Dom is very alpha male, but he does have a soft side and a very caring side - obviously he's a devoted father. Once Gemma's mother left, he picked up the reins and became mother and father to her.
"At the same time, Dom comes from a world - especially growing up in the East End - which was dominated by alpha males, so that is his default position. He's a guy not to be messed around with. He won't take any stick from anybody, and he can hold his own when he needs to. But he chooses not to, and he would rather be the reasonable guy or the charming guy to the ladies."
What else have you learned about him since joining?
"Well, we've seen since he's come in that there have been two women already - so he wastes no time and he likes the ladies! But he's a lovely all round nice guy. He's a very fair man - he's not unreasonable and he's not an ignorant person. Dom tries to see things from both sides of the fence, which is a good trait.
"But he does have a blind spot, which is his daughter in terms of her duplicity. A lot of that is because he's a single father and he's overcompensating. He's overprotective, too. But I think Gemma's duplicitous behaviour is her flexing her individuality and being rebellious so that she's heard."
It's clear that the courier firm Dom is working for is involved in some dodgy activities. How does he feel about that?
"Dom is a practical man. As far as he's concerned, he's got to put food on the table and provide a roof over the head of himself and his daughter. He's aware of what's going on at the courier firm, but he's not involved in that side of things directly. As far as he's concerned, as long as it doesn't affect him, it's nothing to do with him. He rationalises it in that way, and he doesn't have an opinion on it as long as it doesn't affect his job or his work.
"Once Dom is confronted by it, he does have to form an opinion. But he's well aware that he chooses to turn a blind eye because he knows that he needs that job and to bring money in."
What are Dom's feelings for Debbie at the moment? Is he just looking for fun, or something more serious?
"Dom genuinely likes Debbie. He thinks she's a very attractive woman, so he's drawn to her on a physical level. He also likes the fact that she's gutsy, ambitious and has a brain in her head. That appeals to the intellect in Dom's character.
"Dom sees Debbie as someone he'd like to get to know a lot better, and he'd like to form a serious relationship with her. That's the perspective that Dom is coming from. That's his angle and he doesn't have anything else in mind. Obviously there's something else going on, but he's not aware of that!"
So how would Dom feel if he knew Debbie was just using him for whatever she can get?
"You'll have to watch and see! The story's not over yet, and there's a lot more to come! It's quite an in-depth story. I think the audience will be pleasantly surprised with the end result, and how it ties itself up. I was happy when I read the script and saw the outcome - I thought it was a good outcome."
Will Dom and Cain continue to clash, or could they become friends?
"When you have two alpha males in the building, it's going to go one of two ways. Either they're going to become sworn enemies or best friends, there's no middle ground. You can't keep up that level of conflict forever, because as a dramatic device it would become boring - it has to go somewhere. Either there's the ultimate clash and they fight, or they become good friends.
"It will be very interesting to see where it goes, and I'm curious to see that myself. We never quite know what the storylines are going to be and what they have cooking up for us.
"From our perspective as actors, it'd be very interesting if they told us that the characters could become good friends down the line. Or they could become sworn, mortal enemies and remain like that! Either road could be very interesting.
"But I think that even if they went down the road of being best friends, at some point a grenade would have to be thrown into the arena. That's the nature of these shows, they keep going in terms of drama and conflict. It's conflict that fuels soaps - the disintegration of relationships and then the rebuilding of them. I'll be curious over the next six or seven months to see where that relationship goes."
Has your on-screen daughter Tendai Rinomhota (Gemma) approached you for any advice on set?
"It's been an absolute joy working with Tendai, because this is her first major television role and she has embraced this job so well. She hasn't come to me for advice per se, because I don't think she really needs to just yet! I think she's doing absolutely fine at the moment and I'm very proud of the work she's producing.
"It's really lovely when you have a young actress that you bond with straight away. That's a key thing, because there are certain relationships you can't act - there has to be a bond as real people to make it work on screen. We haven't done that many scenes together so far, but those we have done have gone very well. I hope there's more interesting stuff for us down the line, and I'm sure there will be."
You've worked with some great people in your other roles. Who have been your favourites?
"There's too many to mention, but the person who has inspired me the most has been Trevor Eve, who I worked with on Waking The Dead. He taught me so much about screen acting. It was him who really taught me the true value of being on screen, and all it brings to the table.
"Trevor is a brilliant guy, a great actor and a source of inspiration for me as a young actor coming into a major show like Waking The Dead and working with great people like Trevor, Sue Johnston and some of the amazing guest artists we had along the way. After learning from Trevor, I've been able to take that knowledge and experience onto other jobs. It's served me so well, and will continue to do so.
"The great thing about this business is that you never stop learning. On Emmerdale, it helps that it's a well-written part and the show has great storylines, so that's half your job done before you hit the set. As an actor, when you get great writing, all you have to do is honour that and don't bump into the furniture! As long as you don't bump into the furniture, you'll be absolutely fine!"
Emmerdale newcomer Wil Johnson has joked that he fears being killed off as part of the soap's dark Cameron Murray storyline.
The actor shares a dressing room with Dominic Power, who plays the role of Cameron, but the pair have not yet interacted much on screen.
Johnson joined Emmerdale as single dad Dominic Andrews late last year, while Cameron has proved a dangerous presence in the village by murdering Carl King and Alex Moss.
Speaking to Inside Soap, Johnson laughed: "I'm terrified of Cameron - I don't close my eyes for one second when that dangerous geezer is around!
"It's quite funny because I rarely see Dominic Power, even though we share a dressing room. Dom and Cameron haven't shared much screen time yet, but I'm very careful not to give him a motive for murdering me!"
Johnson also explained that he is hoping more romance is on the way for Dom, after his previous encounters with Moira Barton and Debbie Dingle went wrong.
Asked to name a possible love interest, he replied: "It'd have to be Alicia. David really isn't the one for her. He's had his chance and he blew it. Let a big man step in and show the young boy how to do it!"
Emmerdale continues tonight (February 14) at 6.45pm on ITV.
i hope he is killed off soon
tammyy2j
04-06-2013, 00:15
Emmerdale fans can expect fireworks next week as Dominic Andrews finds out that his teenage daughter Gemma is pregnant.
After initially keeping the news to herself for a few days, a sheepish Gemma (Tendai Rinomhota) tells her father that she is expecting a baby after sleeping with Sean Spencer.
Dom has the support of new girlfriend Alicia Metcalfe (Natalie Anderson) as he tries to deal with the situation, but will this bring them closer together or drive them apart?
Here, Wil Johnson - who plays Dom - reveals what's in store after Gemma drops her bombshell.
How does Dom feel about Alicia at the moment?
"Dom likes Alicia a lot, but he's also very aware that there may still possibly be residue to do with David. That element is still there and I feel there's slightly unfinished business, but it's not for him to fear."
Is Dom hoping to make a real go of it with Alicia?
"Oh, I think he definitely is. Most definitely. As long as Alicia is honest with him when it comes to David, Dom is completely fine with the situation whichever way it goes."
Is Dom aware of how deep Alicia's feelings are for David?
"I don't think Dom is aware of that, because he doesn't know Alicia's history and she hasn't told him what the situation is in-depth. So I think Dom is slightly aware of it, but not how deep it runs.
"It's been quite a slow process with Dom and Alicia, and I think that's because Dom also has to protect himself because of his own history. He's got skeletons which will be revealed further down the line, so I believe that he's hedging his bets because he does have to protect himself.
"As much as he wants to give himself to Alicia, I think there are also elements of Dom where he's holding back because of his history…"
Gemma becomes very difficult around Alicia. Does Dom know about that?
"I think he is aware of it, but he's putting that down to a daughter who's being protective over daddy. He doesn't realise just how deep that runs. Gemma is completely Dom's world, so he's blind to a lot of her mishaps. Somebody from the outside would think Gemma's behaviour is terrible, but Dom thinks it's completely sweet because she loves him so much!"
How does Dom react when Gemma is forced to tell him that she's pregnant?
"Dom's reaction is complete disbelief. I think he feels a complete failure, because for all of Gemma's life, all Dom has wanted to do is love, protect her and nurture her to grow in what he believes to be the right way. He doesn't want Gemma to get sidetracked by life and have children too early. Dom thinks that things need to be done in the right and correct order.
"Dom completely feels that he has let Gemma down, and I think that's the hardest thing for him. He feels that he took his eye off the ball, but he actually didn't. It wasn't anything that he did wrong. What we need to realise at the end of the day is that our children have minds of their own, they grow up very fast and they make decisions which have nothing to do with their parents."
How does Dom feel when he finds out that Sean is the father of Gemma's baby?
"Dom wants to kill him! He wants to absolutely slaughter him, because as far as Dom is concerned, Sean has violated his daughter. He isn't going to see it any other way. This young man has violated his daughter and he should be six feet under, as far as Dom is concerned.
"Dom heads round to the Spencers' home raging and it's like a volcano that's completely boiling. Somebody's head has to roll!"
Is Dom pleased when Gemma plans a termination?
"I think by that stage, Dom just wants Gemma to do what she believes is right for her. There is a small amount of relief, because if a baby comes into the equation so early, it's going to present a whole new set of challenges which won't be easy to overcome.
"At the same time, Dom doesn't want Gemma to do something that she'll regret later on down the line. Ultimately if she wants to have a child, he would support her and stand by her 100%. He wants his daughter to be happy and safe and make the right decision for her.
"Gemma is growing up now, and part of that growing up process is that you have to make your own decisions. If Dom forces something on Gemma, it's only going to be detrimental."
How does Alicia react when Dom asks her to move in?
"Not very well! It's a bit sudden and a bit desperate. I don't think he's using her as a replacement mother figure for Gemma on the surface, but subliminally there may be an element of that because Alicia is a mother and she does have a child.
"When Dom is looking for someone to be with, there have to be certain qualities there. Otherwise, it would be a very challenging relationship. Dom comes as a package and so does Alicia, so if you can't embrace that package, you can't embrace that person."
Do you think Dom and Alicia should be together?
"In one respect, yes. There are so many qualities that they share, so they're very right for each other. Time will tell if their hearts are truly committed to each other. That I can't honestly say at the moment. I don't know whether Dom's heart is truly committed to Alicia, or if her heart is truly committed to him because of external factors and history. Those things play a very important part in the equation."
Are you getting a hard time from the pro-David and Alicia viewers?
"No, not yet! What I'm actually getting is a few people saying that Dom and Priya would be a good match! Who knows how Priya would cope with Gemma - I think those viewers are possibly looking at the physical match of two people and not taking the whole package into consideration. But I am getting a few people saying it would be an interesting cocktail.
"Some people are also saying that Dom and Charity should get together. There's a few options for him at the moment, which is great because it gives him mileage in the show."
What's the best thing about being in Emmerdale?
"I have to start with the character of Dom, because it's an amazing role. I feel very, very privileged to be playing such a fantastic character who has so many layers and an incredible journey ahead of him.
"I'm also working with the best company of actors I've ever worked with, not just in terms of their skills as an actors, but as people, too. I think that's part of the success of Emmerdale - that there's a real gelling process that goes on with so many people, and the fact that people do actually get along. That makes the work easier, because you trust the person you're working with.
"It's a great place to work, and the village is a beautiful place when the weather is nice! It can be a little bit cold at other times! The other element is that I get to wear cool leather stuff and ride a motorbike, which is always very endearing to the ladies! I can't complain about that!"
What's it like working with Natalie Anderson?
"Natalie is my ultimate partner in crime. She's brilliant and I love working with her, because we have such a great rapport and a good understanding as actors. It's very easy working with her.
"So much of our material is emotional stuff, so it's great to work with someone like Natalie who's very instinctive in that way. Natalie can tap into her emotions very easily, so it makes working together very easy."
What advice would you give to Dom if he was a friend of yours?
"If I was a mate, I'd say go with Alicia as she's a great girl. She's fit, she's sexy and she's pretty, and all of that helps! That's part of the package. Alicia has a good head on her shoulders, but I'd say that Dom should just be wary that there may be some residue to do with this David geezer, so he shouldn't throw all of his eggs into one basket!"
Emmerdale newcomer Wil Johnson has expressed his delight over the fan reaction to his character Dominic Andrews.
Dom arrived on screen in December last year, and will take centre stage on the ITV soap this week as he discovers that his teenage daughter Gemma (Tendai Rinomhota) is pregnant.
Speaking on ITV's Lorraine this morning (June 10), Johnson explained that recent viewer feedback gives him hope that Dom has a long-term future in the Dales.
He commented: "It's been wonderful. People have really embraced the character, and I think that's the most important thing.
"Especially when you're coming into a long-running show, you hope that people… one that they like your character, but two that they embrace your character. If they embrace you, there's a good chance that you'll be around for a little while."
Confirming that viewers haven't seen all sides to Dom yet, he teased: "There is a lot more, and so I am really looking forward to - over the next few months - the revelations coming out. I feel that there are a few skeletons in his closet."
In real life, Johnson is a father of six and DJs in his spare time.
He laughed: "[My kids] actually want to learn how to DJ now, so I'm tentatively teaching them how to mix. I run a little DJ school at home!"
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
people like him and his daughter :searchme:
tammyy2j
11-06-2013, 00:15
people like him and his daughter :searchme:
I don't like them
tammyy2j
11-06-2013, 00:15
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anyone think he might end up violent towards alicia and david will have to save her
Emmerdale actor Wil Johnson has promised that there are "juicy" twists ahead in the love life of his character Dominic Andrews.
Dom is hoping for a happy future with Alicia Metcalfe (Natalie Anderson), but her unresolved feelings for estranged husband David look likely to cause big problems between them in the long-run.
Johnson told PA: "There's a key storyline coming up, which we start filming at the end of August. It's all to do with the love triangle between Dom, Alicia, David and Priya.
"There'll be lots of juicy stuff to get our teeth into, so at the moment, he's just floating around the village, being 'Mr Leather' on his bike and part-time mechanic."
He continued: "I know the overall storyline and the conclusion. You can expect some dynamics, tension and drama - and perhaps the odd bit of bed-hopping."
Johnson said that Dom knows deep down that Alicia may not be over David (Matthew Wolfenden).
He explained: "I think Dom, as much as he likes Alicia - and he does, as she's the first woman he's fallen for since his wife - he is also aware that there is residue in terms of David.
"The reason why their relationship has been very up and down is because of their personalities, and because he's aware that something else is at play."
Emmerdale star Wil Johnson has revealed he is proud to play one of the soap's new black characters.
Johnson was cast in the show as Dom Andrews at the end of last year alongside Tendai Rinomhota, who plays his on-screen daughter Gemma.
Speaking to The Sun, Johnson said: "It's a bit of a landmark, I feel like I have accomplished and achieved something.
"It's good for Emmerdale as it is bringing it up to the times. People migrate and move around and live in different places, so it is a really positive move."
The first and only black family to previously appear regularly in the soap were the Daggerts, who left the drama back in 2002, with only Danny Daggert staying until 2006.
Johnson continued: "They wanted a black actor for this role - it was specific - and another black actor for Dom's 14-year-old daughter.
"There was no agenda to it other than wanting to represent the fact that black people do live up north. There's an Asian family in the show so why not have a black family too?
"I know that I stand out from the crowd - that's a given. But it's not something I dwell on - on set it's just actors in a space trying to make sure the dynamic works."
Emmerdale continues tonight at 7pm on ITV1.
Emmerdale star Wil Johnson has spoken about the lingering sexual tension between his character Dom Andrews and Debbie Dingle.
Dom had a one-night stand with Debbie (Charley Webb) earlier this year after his arrival at the end of 2012, but they have since had a love-hate relationship.
"There's an interesting cocktail between Dom and Debbie. Even though they don't like each other, there is something there," he told PA.
Since their short-lived romance, Debbie has since had flings with Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) and Robbie Lawson's friend Kirk.
Johnson continued: "I know she has her thing with Cameron and all that, but even though they had a brief encounter months ago, people still talk about it like it was yesterday so there's obviously some kind of energy exchange between these antagonistic characters.
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6454: Dom goes back to Debbie's where they share a kiss and go upstairs
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"They're both very fiery, strong characters and that makes an interesting dynamic in terms of TV relationships."
The actor also hinted at a possible romance between Dom and Charity Sharma (Emma Atkins).
"Charity makes little hints and comments. I can see them two having a lot of fun and not going out much," he said.
Wil Johnson has been taking part in a drive to encourage people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register alongside David Harewood and Richard Branson as part of National Transplant Week.
Watch his video for the cause below:
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I can't take to him at all :searchme:
tammyy2j
14-07-2013, 23:17
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tammyy2j
14-07-2013, 23:17
^ What sexual tension?
He is a terrible useless character imo
Emmerdale star Wil Johnson has revealed that even his own family aren't supporting his character Dominic Andrews in the soap's ongoing love triangle storyline.
Dom is currently in a relationship with Alicia Harding, who will share a kiss with David Metcalfe in tonight's episode (Monday, October 21).
Viewers know that there are strong feelings between Alicia and David, but they have always shied away from being completely honest with each other.
Johnson told ITV's Daybreak: "They've got history which Dom can never compete with. He's just kind of brought into a situation and it's really got nothing to do with him. He is an innocent victim in this whole situation."
He continued: "My second eldest daughter, who's 27, she watches the show every single day. She's a massive fan and she is so endorsing David and Alicia! I'm like, 'You're my daughter, you're supposed to be supporting me!'"
Despite Emmerdale fans favouring the David and Alicia pairing, Johnson added that he is delighted to be part of the story.
He said: "What I love about Dom [is] there's no hidden agendas or whatever. What you see is what you get, and I like that complete alpha male who's just very strait-laced.
"It's a real honour because normally it's a year, maybe a bit longer, before they really start to bring you into a major storyline. I've been very fortunate that I'm in a situation like this now, which is great. It's brilliant."
Emmerdale continues tonight at 7pm on ITV.
heydrich39
23-10-2013, 14:49
Why are is he even on the show? Got to be because they want more black/ asian characters because him and the daughter are awful. i dont know any fans of emmerdale that like them i read he ends up back with debbie hope not. since the cameron story i think charley webb has grown on me and her character debbie
Wil Johnson has announced that he will be leaving Emmerdale.
The actor has confirmed that he recently informed Emmerdale bosses that he will be quitting the role of single-father Dom Andrews after more than a year on the show.
Johnson's departure will come as part of a storyline involving the death of his daughter Gemma, which will unfold in the coming week.
"I've had a wonderful time *playing Dom Andrews but, like with most things, you have to know when it's time to leave the building, hopefully on a high note," Johnson told the Daily Star Sunday.
He continued: "I'm fortunate to be leaving the show off the back of a gripping storyline which I hope the audience will *appreciate and have empathy for."
The actor will officially leave the series in the spring.
Johnson made his first appearance in Emmerdale in *December 2012.
Good news, never taken to the characer
good no loss to the show terrible character
kiwigirl
24-02-2014, 19:35
I agree they could have done a far better job for his character. Shame he has to leave.
tammyy2j
24-02-2014, 19:37
I wonder will we see Gemma's mother for her funeral, is she alive?
I am not sure but I think her mother passed away???
I am not sure but I think her mother passed away???
I thought she'd left them? But happy to be wrong!!
I thought she'd left them? But happy to be wrong!!
You might be right too, Sarah, never took to either character and therefore took very little notice of their storyline :o
I thought she'd left them? But happy to be wrong!!
You might be right too, Sarah, never took to either character and therefore took very little notice of their storyline :o
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