'Hollyoaks' Brendan 'to show softer side'

Hollyoaks star Emmett Scanlan has confirmed that his character Brendan Brady will show his softer side when son Declan arrives in the village next month.

Jay Duffy, son of Coronation Street star Keith Duffy, has been cast in the role of Declan, who turns up to stay with Brendan while his mum Eileen enjoys a two-week holiday.

Speaking to Soaplife about whether Brendan is close to Declan, Scanlan commented: "He wants to be, but he hasn't been around for a lot of the time. He's determined to make the most of this fortnight and use it to get closer to his son."

Asked whether fans will see a different side to Brendan's personality following Declan's arrival, the actor replied: "Yes, a much softer side. My own daughter is in Ireland and I don't see as much of her as I'd like. It hasn't been hard to put myself in Brendan's shoes."

Scanlan also praised 15-year-old Duffy, whose Hollyoaks casting first emerged in early May.

He said: "He's a great kid. I know Keith. He just looked at me and said, 'Emmett, do your best'. I'm really enjoying working with Jay - I think I'm mentally the same age!"

Declan makes his first Hollyoaks appearance in a fortnight's time.

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