Emmerdale star William Ash, known for his role as Caleb Milligan, is stepping into a new project. But is he bidding goodbye to the Dales forever? While his character is now central to the ongoing drama, Ash is set to star in a film written by a former EastEnders actor, Toby-Alexander Smith. While it’s great news for the fans, we can’t help but speculate whether he will be leaving the soap for this.
A Story of Paternal Mental Health
Emmerdale Star William Ash has been chosen as a cast member in Finding Calm—a short film that sheds light on fathers’ emotional challenges during the perinatal period. Known for the role of Gray Atkins in EastEnders, the film focuses on themes like vulnerability and mental health struggles the new dads generally face.
Ash’s casting was announced on the film’s Instagram page, sparking speculation. The production team has further shared that he will play a pivotal role. Inspired by Smith’s journey as a father, the film aims to start conversations about paternal postnatal depression. According to him, this topic gets far less attention than maternal mental health struggles.
Will Ash Leave?
Despite his new role in Finding Calm, Ash’s role in the ITV soap remains intact. There have been no updates regarding Caleb leaving the show for his new role. Right now, the actor is planning to balance the two efficiently. The ongoing storyline is keeping him central to Anthony’s murder storyline. In fact, he has also emerged as one of the major suspects on the soap, along with six others.
Will Ash be able to balance both roles effectively? Fans now look forward to seeing how he portrays his role in the film and what updates follow in Anthony’s murder storyline. To keep a tab on what happens next, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily.
