EMMERDALE: JOE ABSOLOM JOINS CAST OF ITV SOAP THIS SUMMER

Acclaimed actor, Joe Absolom, will be joining the Emmerdale cast this summer, playing Ray, an old contact of Mackenzies. Ray arrives at the farm claiming to be selling farm machinery but it’s not long before his true drug dealing ways become clear. 

Despite Ray’s calm and collected exterior, it’s clear a menacing streak hides just below the surface. 

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw says: “We are thrilled to welcome Joe Absolom to the cast. It's fantastic to have such a high calibre and immensely talented actor join our wonderful team to play the role of Ray. 

Charming, charismatic and effortlessly likeable, Ray is an extremely complex character who very quickly shows his dark and villainous side to some of our most loved villagers, leaving them in no doubt as to what he’s capable of”. 

Joe has a wealth of television, theatre and film credits, including Doc Martin, The Bay and most recently playing the role of Braden Moore in Code of Silence.

Joe Absolom says “Well what an honour to join such a talented team at Emmerdale! It’s an iconic show and I’m grateful to be part of it. I can’t wait to see what’s in stock for Ray!” 

Emmerdale continues weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1.