Emotions will run high for EastEnders' George Knight this autumn when the brothers he has never met arrive in Walford.
Kobina and Kojo Asare head to The Vic with their mother's friend Angela, who has told them that their long-lost older brother Kwame (aka George) has been found.
George has never met Kobina or Kojo before and is still grappling with the shock of discovering the truth about his father Henry’s murder, and his true heritage.
Kojo, George's younger brother, is autistic and will be played by actor Dayo Koleosho, who is autistic himself. Koleosho has starred in Strike, Casualty and Doctors.
Meanwhile, Kobina will be played by Jonathan Nyati, who has previously appeared in Desperate Measures, Doctors and Ted Lasso.
The siblings have a lot to discuss about their troubled history, and it's not long before Kobina realises he can’t cope and decides to return to Ghana.
However Kojo wishes to stay in Walford and George offers to care for him.
EastEnders Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said of the storyline: "We're delighted to welcome Dayo and Jonathan to EastEnders to play Kojo and Kobina as we continue to explore George’s story.
"These are three brothers who were torn apart by tragedy and have a lot of complex emotions to come to terms with."
Koleosho said of joining EastEnders: "It’s been absolutely amazing - I’m loving every minute of working with the cast and crew. It’s an incredible storyline for Kojo and his family.
"It is a dream that has become reality. They are many surprises and I’m taking every opportunity to work creatively with other talented actors."
Nyati added: "I am really honoured to appear in EastEnders, a British soap that I grew up watching religiously. It’s exciting to be part of George Knight’s storyline and his on-screen family.
"I can’t wait for viewers to be introduced to Kobina and his little brother Kojo as they arrive in Albert Square for the first time."
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One Monday to Thursday.
