Emily Atack’s aunt Amy Robbins has joined the cast of ‘EastEnders’.
The ‘Royal’ actress – who is also the younger sister of ‘Phoenix Nights’ star Ted Robbins – has signed up for a short stint on the BBC One soap.
However, it isn’t clear as yet whether she’ll play Jane Carter, who she briefly appeared in Walford as in 1999, or as a new character, nor is it known how long she will be on screen.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: "Bosses are keeping tight-lipped about how she’ll feature but regardless of what role she plays, she is sure to impress."
Amy is no stranger to the world of soap as she previously played Lynette Drinkwell in ‘Hollyoaks’ and has also had minor roles in ‘Doctors’.
Amy’s new role is sure to have sparked envy in her niece as Emily has previously admitted she’d love to appear in the soap.
The former ‘Inbetweeners’ star previously said: "I’d never rule out [joining a soap]. I’ve done a lot of film, so I’d like to get back into television.
"If I was to do one, I’d love to do ‘EastEnders’. I could play a new naughty Mitchell sister."
Emily was thrilled when her former ‘Inbetweeners’ co-star Emily Head also landed a soap role, playing Rebecca White.
She said: "Emily is a lovely girl so I was really happy for her.
"She really deserves it. I haven’t stayed in touch with her but if we ever bump into each other we get on really well."
Amy Robbins joins EastEnders
