Casualty has announced that Osi Okerafor (Death in Paradise) and Elinor Lawless (Doctors) are joining the BBC One medical drama as locum registrar Matthew and consultant Stevie, respectively.
Okerafor's character Matthew makes his debut this month and has "a history of practising medicine in the world's trouble spots and a deep and enduring love for old flame Fenisha".
Lawless' character Stevie will make her debut later in the year as Casualty celebrates its 35th anniversary "with some special episodes".
"Jam-packed with explosive drama, audiences can expect to not only meet new characters, but also be reunited with one or two old faces as well..." teases the BBC.
Loretta Preece, Series Producer of Casualty, said: "With Osi's beautifully layered performance, we slowly reveal some deep undercurrents - he is far more than a classic romantic leading man."
"With Stevie, Eli brings a new and dangerous energy into our world - she's charismatic, contemporary, compelling and on occasion very unsettling," Preece continued.
"Her wonderful character and additive backstory is [sic] an exciting part of defining a new and exciting era for Casualty as we go into our 35th year."
