Former Emmerdale actor Ben Freeman has quit the long running ITV soap after a bagging a major role in a US TV show show.
The soap star, who is best known for his role as Scott Windsor between 1998 and 2007, has landed a huge new role in the the new season of Outlander and will play the role of Corporal Woodbine, according to reports.
The casting is said to be a 'dream' for the British TV star, a source said: “It’s a great role and fans will be delighted to see him in the show. Ben’s done a lot of stage work recently and his fans will love seeing him back on screens.”
