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The latest cast line-up for West End play 2:22 A Ghost Story has been announced.
Jamie Winstone will take on the role of Jenny from May 14, with Clifford Samuel, One Tree actress Sophia Bush and Ricky Champ joining Ray Winstone's daughter on stage.
Cheryl, former EastEnders actor Jake Wood, Louise Ford and Scott Karim will star in the current run of the play until April 23rd, concluding a 14-week run at the Lyric Theatre.
Unveiling the new cast on Twitter today, the official account for the play wrote: "CAST ANNOUNCEMENT We’re moving next door… and we’re bringing some brand-new dinner party guests with us!
"@sophiabush @RickyChamp1 Clifford Samuel and Jaime Winstone make up the latest starry lineup set to thrill audiences at the Apollo Theatre from 14 May #222aghoststory."
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The new cast will take to the stage for the first time together next month (Bread and Butter PR)Sophia, best known for her role as Brooke Davis in One Tree Hill, said of joining the play: "I am elated to be joining this wonderful cast in 2:22 - A Ghost Story! For this revered production to be my West End debut is a dream come true for me.
"One that I can't wait to share with live audiences in the UK."
Jamie, who will take over from Cheryl and play Jenny, added: "I’m so excited to be joining the cast of 2:22, we’ve got such a buzz in the rehearsal room. Excitement, nerves, fear, which is all perfect for this amazing play. I’ve been so excited to work with Matthew, he’s such a good, hands on director.
Jamie takes over from Cheryl in May (Bread and Butter PR)
Sophia will make her West End debut as Lauren (Bread and Butter PR)"I can’t wait to bring a new energy to Jenny, I’m just throwing myself in the deep end and I can’t wait for everyone to see us perform at the Apollo, to be in the West End and to bring Jenny to life."
Ricky, best known for his stint as Stuart Highway in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, also shared his excitement ahead of performing for the first time next month, saying: "I can’t wait to show everyone ‘Ben’, see you there."
Sam actor Clifford added: "I'm hugely excited to be joining the new 2.22 company. It’s a brilliant play, and I’m really pleased to be surrounded by these fantastic actors, director, and team!"
2:22- A Ghost Story is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster.
The plot is centred around lead character Jenny, who believes her home is haunted despite her husband Sam doubting her fears. The bickering couple argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben, before something strange and frightening makes its way into the room.
Cheryl made her big West End debut in January (Copyright © Helen Murray 2023)Cheryl surprised fans at the end of last year when she announced her debut acting job, after spending some time out of the spotlight following the birth of her first child.
The star is thought to have earned £1,000 for every show she did - with a deal rumoured to be in place based on ticket sales which added to the Girls Aloud singer's pay cheque.
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"Hey!!! .. I am SO excited to be starring in the west end thriller @222aghoststory !!" Cheryl told her followers on Instagram on December 7.
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The supernatural thriller has launched the acting careers of several celebrities (Nadine Coyle/Instagram)"I will be playing the role of Jenny from January - April! I went to see the show with a previous cast and LOVED IT ! It is a totally new and exciting experience for me so if you’re looking for a fun night out & some entertainment in your new year tickets are available now….whenever you’re ready [wink emoji]!! [ghost emoji] #222aghoststory."
Cheryl's predecessor Laura Whitmore was one of the first to congratulate the star, with the former Love Island host commenting: "It’s the best!!! You’re going to love it."
Other celebrities who have starred in the successful West End show include Lily Allen and Giovanna Fletcher.
Lily's stint as Jenny in the award-winning supernatural thriller successfully launched the singer's acting career, with the mum-of-two currently starring in Sky comedy Dreamland and treading the boards once again in Martin McDonagh's legendary play The Pillowman.