Brenda Blethyn praises Kate & Koji newcomer Okorie Chukwu ahead of season 2
Okorie will play Koji in the new season.
It's all change for Kate & Koji season 2 as one of the lead actors has been replaced.
Jimmy Akingbola stepped down from his role of Koji following a series of COVID-related delays which then subsequently brought about a clash with his schedule as he signed on to Bel-Air, The Fresh Prince reboot.
In season 2, he is replaced by Okorie Chukwu, known for Hood Chronicles, Hood and A Good Crime.
RadioTimes.com caught up with Kate star Brenda Blethyn in a filming break and spoke about Okorie joining the team.
"Okorie is great, we all just love him," Brenda revealed. "He has a vulnerability about him which is so endearing - and he's great to work with.
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"I think it's great for Jimmy. We didn't start as we should have done this time last year, you know, these things happen. He was offered a wonderful job in America, and he took it - good luck to him!"
Season 2 also welcomes in a whole range of famous guest stars, including the likes of Claire Skinner and Chizzy Akudolu.
"Having these classy actors coming in, it gives it a frisson," explained Brenda. "And Chizzy is a riot, she's such a funny woman. And I've always been a fan of Claire Skinner, she's terrific and I loved her in Outnumbered."
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Kate & Koji airs on ITV on Wednesday 16th March at 9pm. Visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight.
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