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Emmerdale cast former Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden

Emmerdale have announced the casting of former Coronation Street actor Oliver Farnworth as a new Sugden family member.

Soaps Former Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth will soon be swapping the cobbles for the Dales as he joins the cast of Emmerdale. Oliver Farnworth previously played Andy Carver in Coronation Street, departing the soap in 2017 after Pat Phelan took pleasure in killing the character. “The Sugdens have always been central to Emmerdale, and introducing a new member opens up exciting possibilities for future storylines.

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