The future of Dean Andrews in Emmerdale potentially looks a lot clearer.
This follows a decision on the possible return of his previous show Life On Mars. For those who need their memories jogging, the BBC drama and the accompanying series Ashes to Ashes, followed the iconic DIC Gene Hunt, played by Philip Glenister, and his team of coppers. The shows were set in the 1970s and 1980s.
Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews played Ray Carling in the shows and has previously said he’d ‘beg’ Emmerdale bosses to let him do any reunion. Rumours suggested a return was likely in the form of news series Lazarus.
Although, this now no longer appears to be the case following an update from the team behind the series. Meaning Dean will likely not be in a rush to leave his role of Will Taylor in Emmerdale.
Screenwriter and creator Matthew Graham, alongside writer Ashley Pharoah, have provided an update on the project.
In a statement, Matthew said: “Some sad news folks. After many months of planning, we will now not be making Lazarus.
“I can’t go into details but the hurdles were financial not creative. Naturally all who were involved are sick as a jungle full of parrots. Not least myself and (Ashley Pharoah).”
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He went on: “It was a cracking concept – pertinent to our times. It had a whole new round of things to say about the relationship between the public and the police. And it was bloody funny too. But that as they say is showbiz baby.
“Forgive us if we don’t take questions on the decision or on what happens next for Gene, Sam and the gang. But we wanted to let those who were interested know so that you could instead raise a pint of tan n bitter to the guv.”
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