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17-12-2020, 06:14
Ahead of Casualty's return in the New Year, the soap has announced a new character joining the ED.
Bobby Lockwood (Wolfblood) has been cast as paramedic Leon Cook, who is "handsome, charming, loveable? and could possibly get on your nerves".
Leon certainly makes an impression when he walks into a room, though often struggles to actually read a room. He also cares a lot about what other people think and puts in a huge amount of effort with everyone he meets.
However, his levels of excitement can get in the way of knowing when to stop, and he can sometimes brush friends and colleagues up the wrong way.
"I have absolutely loved playing Leon and it's a privilege to be representing paramedics and the NHS at such a critical time," Bobby said. "COVID has made our job harder, I can only imagine how difficult it must be for our actual heroes on the front line."
Loretta Preece, Casualty series producer, added: "I am thrilled that Bobby Lockwood is joining our cast as the irrepressible paramedic Leon North. Bobby is adorable and has the most extraordinary comic timing.
"The Casualty building has been abuzz since Bobby joined us and I am confident that the audience will take Leon to their hearts. While Leon often finds himself inadvertently creating comic situations, we also see his character grow through his demanding and emotional work as a paramedic.
"Leon is a natural with the public, he feels things very deeply and everyone who encounters him seems to be charmed by him? Except for Connie Beauchamp but that's another story."
Casualty will explore the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of the ED in an emotive special upon its return on January 2.
Casualty returns on Saturday, January 2, 2021, airing on BBC One.
Digital Spy
Bobby Lockwood (Wolfblood) has been cast as paramedic Leon Cook, who is "handsome, charming, loveable? and could possibly get on your nerves".
Leon certainly makes an impression when he walks into a room, though often struggles to actually read a room. He also cares a lot about what other people think and puts in a huge amount of effort with everyone he meets.
However, his levels of excitement can get in the way of knowing when to stop, and he can sometimes brush friends and colleagues up the wrong way.
"I have absolutely loved playing Leon and it's a privilege to be representing paramedics and the NHS at such a critical time," Bobby said. "COVID has made our job harder, I can only imagine how difficult it must be for our actual heroes on the front line."
Loretta Preece, Casualty series producer, added: "I am thrilled that Bobby Lockwood is joining our cast as the irrepressible paramedic Leon North. Bobby is adorable and has the most extraordinary comic timing.
"The Casualty building has been abuzz since Bobby joined us and I am confident that the audience will take Leon to their hearts. While Leon often finds himself inadvertently creating comic situations, we also see his character grow through his demanding and emotional work as a paramedic.
"Leon is a natural with the public, he feels things very deeply and everyone who encounters him seems to be charmed by him? Except for Connie Beauchamp but that's another story."
Casualty will explore the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of the ED in an emotive special upon its return on January 2.
Casualty returns on Saturday, January 2, 2021, airing on BBC One.
Digital Spy