The actor, returning as Donte Charles, shares his excitement about the school drama’s revival and his on-screen family reunion.
Adam Thomas has teased that the upcoming Waterloo Road reboot will be the “best series yet” when it makes its highly anticipated return later this year. After a six-year hiatus, the BBC’s iconic school drama is bringing back a mix of old and new faces, with Thomas reprising his role as the infamous bad boy, Donte Charles.
Speaking during a filming break, Thomas expressed his enthusiasm for the new series, describing it as “great fun” and “exciting.” Reflecting on his return to the role, he added, “It’s going to be the best series yet. It’s been brilliant getting back to doing what I love, reconnecting with old cast members, and meeting the new faces.”
Having first left the show in 2009, Thomas will be reunited with his on-screen wife, Chlo, played by Katie Griffiths, and their daughter Izzy. The twist? In the reboot, their daughter Izzy will now be played by Thomas’ real-life niece, 13-year-old Scarlett Thomas, marking her debut in a major television role. Scarlett, who is the daughter of Coronation Street stars Ryan Thomas and Tina O’Brien, will share her first on-screen moments with her uncle.
Adam was quick to praise his niece’s talent, sharing a selfie with her on set. “I’m just in awe of this girl,” he wrote, “Could watch her all day, every day! Can’t wait for you to see her in action!”
In addition to his Waterloo Road return, Thomas has also been spending time with his family outside of the TV world. Recently, he teamed up with his brother for a quirky new Oreo campaign, which explores the unusual ways people enjoy the iconic cookie. A study conducted as part of the campaign revealed that 63% of 2,000 adults like experimenting with strange food combinations. Among the odd pairings enjoyed by participants was Oreos with sour cream and chive, a combination that many surprisingly found “not bad.”
With a lifetime supply of Oreos on hand, Thomas and his family have plenty of opportunities to keep experimenting with bizarre food pairings – and, perhaps, even some new Waterloo Road scenes too!
