It looks like Charlie Brooks is trading Walford for the spotlight once again! The EastEnders legend, known for her iconic portrayal of villainous Janine Butcher will soon join forces with another familiar face from the soap world for a new role. Soap opera fans might know the Emmerdale star – Liam Fox. The duo will soon join the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the UK. Keep scrolling to know all about it.
EastEnders’ Janine Actress Lands A New Role
EastEnders Icon Charlie Brooks is once again in the headlines as she lands a major role alongside Emmerdale star Liam Fox. The Janine Butcher actress is all set to join the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as it continues its tour of the UK in 2025. We will witness Dan Spencer actor Liam, who’s already in production in the latest gig, too. He will be starring as Grandpa Potts. While Charlie will play the role of Childcatcher.
Furthermore, she will also join the cast in the upcoming summer and take over the role of drag queen The Vivienne. For the unversed, this show follows absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who is trying to restore an old car with his kids’ help. The family soon learns that the car has magical powers. It sounds like an interesting story. Brooks will definitely be iconic in it.
As for her stint on the BBC soap, her character was known for all things evil. She has been playing the role on and off since 1999 but she was finally sent to prison in 2022 for her crimes. After leaving the longest-running show, the popular actress starred in the UK tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Charlie is all set to appear on Dancing On Ice later this year.
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According to sources, the talented actress is accustomed to reality TV as well. Having previously appeared on I’m A Celeb, she is well versed in this genre of the entertainment industry, too. For more such updates on EastEnders, keep following Soap Opera Daily! Did you like Janine’s character on the show? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
