Louisa Lytton, 34, is set to play Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story on a UK stage tour.
The EastEnders actress has announced she is taking on the iconic role and will star in the thriller in theaters across the country from September.
Louisa, best known for her role as Ruby Allen in Albert Square, posted a promotional photo of herself in the role on Instagram Thursday, while also sharing details of her exciting news.
She wrote, “I’m thrilled to finally be able to say I’m back on the stages!” Featuring a new cast of @222aghoststory. A great role, an incredible script. Pretty dreamy stuff. Catch us across the UK from September 1st! See you soon.’
Joining the tour is fellow EastEnders Joe Absolom as Ben, It’s A Sin star Nathaniel Curtis as Sam and Scottish actress Charlene Boyd as Lauren.
New Star! EastEnders actress Louisa Lytton, 34, will appear in a UK stage tour of the thriller play as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story from September
Tour Cast: Joining her on tour on tour are fellow EastEnders Joe Absolom as Ben, It’s A Sin star Nathaniel Curtis as Sam and Scottish actress Charlene Boyd as Lauren
Louisa will star in the play as Jenny, who believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam remains skeptical.
In the play, they argue with their first dinner guests – their old friend Lauren and their new partner Ben – and decide to stay up until 2:22 a.m. to find out the truth.
Louisa first appeared on screens as troubled runaway Ruby Allen in 2005’s EastEnders and hung out with the likes of Stacey Slater in Albert Square.
The actress then went on to appear on the small screen in The Bill, Casualty and Murdoch Mysteries, as well as in theatrical productions such as Grease.
She returned to her EastEnders role in 2018, almost twelve years after leaving the BBC One soap opera.
In 2017, Lytton began a relationship with businessman Ben Bhanvra after the two met through a mutual friend.
The couple got engaged on February 7, 2019, on Lytton’s 30th birthday, and later tied the knot in Italy in July 2022.
In March 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter Aura was born on August 30, 2021.
Current West End cast: Jaime Winstone, 37, took on Cheryl in 2:22 A Ghost Story alongside Sophia Bush, Clifford Samuel and Ricky Champ
Former Leading Actress: Cast: Cheryl performed at the Lyric Theater in London until April 23rd, with the new cast taking over the Apollo Theater from May 14th to September 17th
Former star: Laura Whitmore starred as Jenny in the play before Cheryl took over the role
Another name: Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher was also previously cast in the role
It was announced in April that Jaime Winstone would replace Cheryl as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Apollo Theater in May, where she will appear until September 17th.
The West End thriller relies heavily on what is known as stunt casting – in which a celebrity, often with little or no acting experience, is given the role of selling tickets.
One Tree Hill actress Sophia, 40, joins Jaime on stage after taking on the role of Lauren on the hugely popular West End show.
Game of Thrones star Ricky Champ portrays Ben in the West End play, while theater star Clifford Samuel is also part of the current cast.
Jaime is best known for her portrayal of Barbara Windsor on Babs, as well as for her roles on Kidhood, Dead Set and After Hours.
In 2009, she made her stage debut in The Fastest Clock in the Universe, playing Foxtrot’s pregnant fiancée, Sherbet Gravel.
Sophia played Brooke Davis on the CW drama One Tree Hill before securing roles on Chicago PD and medical drama Good Sam.
In the changing line-up there were numerous big celebrities on stage, including Cheryl, Lily Allen, Laura Whitmore and Tom Felton.
Star-studded: Doctor Who actress Mandip Gill took on the role of Lily Allen
Acclaimed performance: Lily Allen was the first to take on the role of Jenny when the West End play premiered in summer 2021. The singer earned rave reviews and an Olivier nomination
Cheryl made her West End debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story and has found great success on stage while sharing her desire to pursue more acting projects.
The pop star starred in the thriller production alongside EastEnders actor Jake Wood, comedian Louise Ford and theater star Scott Karim.
Lily Allen was the first to take on the role of Jenny when the West End play premiered in summer 2021. The singer received rave reviews and a Best Actress nomination at the Olivier Awards.
Doctor Who actress Mandip Gill took on the role of Lily Allen, while podcaster Giovanna Fletcher was also previously cast in the lead role.