Hollyoaks legend Danny Mac returning after 10 years – and he’s already started filming
THE actor was last seen playing Dodger Savage in 2015 but is returning for an explosive storyline
A HOLLYOAKS legend is making a shock comeback after a decade away, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
Actor Danny Mac – who played Dodger Savage in the Channel 4 soap between 2011 and 2015 – has returned to filming for a permanent return to the soap.
Viewers will see him on screens from January as he has a dramatic reunion with the rest of the Blake family.
A source said: “Bosses are really keen to solidify the clans in the village and bringing Dodger back and reuniting him with his sisters and dad and very dangerous grandmother is the cherry on top for them.
“Danny’s really excited to be back filming and back on the show.
“It’s a really exciting time under Hannah and it was the perfect time to return.
“There are big plans for the character and the rebuilt Blake family with explosive twists and turns coming.”
Dodger was last seen in the village in 2015 when his daughter Nico pushed his brother Will off a rooftop, seemingly killing him.
Hoping to protect his daughter Dodger took the blame and planned to flee with lover Maxine Minniver, but at the last minute left alone for a new life on the run alone.
He was involved in some of the most controversial storylines in Hollyoaks history including a reveal that he was the father of twin sister Sienna Blake’s daughter Nico.
It was revealed that the pair had met as teenagers, not knowing they were twins and Sienna fell pregnant.
Later when they were reunited twisted Sienna developed feelings for him once more, knowing full well he was her brother – and she kidnapped him holding him hostage in an attempt to make him resume their relationship.
The soap has recently introduced Dodger and Sienna’s actual biological father Jez Blake – the twin brother of Patrick, the man they thought was their father.
Now Jez and his dangerous mother Martha have arrived in the village to head up the family and Dodger’s return will complete the family.
Since leaving the show Danny went on to compete in Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, finishing as runner-up with Oti Mabuse.
From Hollyoaks to Hollywood
James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap.
The former American TV host doesn’t have much positive to say about his time on the soap, claiming it was “hell on earth.”
Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Gavin and Stacey.
Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010.
Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs.
Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Oscar for best live action short film, The Silent Child.
Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small
Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady.
Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent.
Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Fall, Gangs of London and even appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy
Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth.
Hannah’s eating disorder storyline was the first of it’s kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away.
Since leaving the soap in 2010 Emma has gone on to star in ABCs Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as the Red Queen. Other roles include guest appearances in Death In Paradise, Ripper Street and Fresh Meat
Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry ‘Newt’ Newton.
Nico’s main storyline in the soap was developing schizophrenia which culminated in a suicide pact.
He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village.
Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America.
He played one of the soap’s resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 – when he was killed off at his wedding.
After leaving the soap Ricky cracked America starring in teen drama The 100 and America Gods.
He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.
Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt.
His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off.
After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, The Responder, Homefront and Good Cop.
Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving.
In 2021 Wallis won the role of Batwoman in DC’s series, taking over from Ruby Rose.
He also appeared in Sky comedy Trollied, an episode of Midsomer Murders and two episodes of BBC soap Doctors.
Danny will also be appearing as Captain Hook in pantomime Peter Pan in Birmingham from December to February.