Hollyoaks cast Chris Gordon as new character Rafe

Actor Chris Gordon will join Hollyoaks this Spring as Rafe, the Earl of Dee…

Rafe, who is a member of the nobility, is set to charm Sienna Blake at Chester Races this May, but will this endearing stranger cause a rift in her relationship with Ethan…

Chris said of joining the soap: 

“Joining the team at Hollyoaks feels a bit like meeting the family of a partner you really like… A little bit intimidating, but also very fulfilling. There’s a real closeness throughout the departments and I’ve been welcomed into the fold with grace. Working with Anna has been an utter joy… Not only as an actor but as a person too. Sienna’s journey collides with Rafe and there’s… well, Fireworks!

“Not the usual man around town… The mystery and complexity of a road less travelled is something I’m really looking forward to playing and sharing with the fans.”

Chris’s previous credits include The Crown, Father Brown, Casualty, and films Infinite (2021) and The Feast (2021)

Anna Passey noted of the storyline: 

“We are so excited to have Chris join the cast. He is a wonderful actor, and is bringing something completely new to the village with Rafe. We are already having so much fun with this storyline, and I cannot wait for the audience to meet our suave and mysterious Rafe… Chris is an absolute dream to work with…it looks like an exciting year ahead…”

Chris’ first appearance as Rafe on Hollyoaks is Tuesday 9th May on E4, and Wednesday 10th May on Channel 4.