shygirl16
30-01-2014, 16:41
Charlie Cotton, played by Declan Bennett, will make his first screen appearance in March 2014.[20] The character and Bennett's casting was announced on 22 January 2014.[20] The actor will begin filming in February.[20] Of joining the cast, Bennett commented ""I'm delighted to be joining the cast of EastEnders, especially at what seems to be an extremely exciting time for the show."[20] Charlie is Nick Cotton's (John Altman) eldest son and Dot Cotton's (June Brown) grandson. Dot will be "shellshocked" when Charlie turns up in Walford unexpectedly.[20] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy stated that viewers will be left wondering why Charlie has decided to track down his grandmother and if he takes after his father.[20] The show's executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added "With Dot feeling increasingly alone in the world, Charlie's surprise appearance means that she finally has some blood whom she can trust. But should she?"