June 22nd 2024.
It's been quite a while since we last caught a glimpse of Carly Wicks. Fans of the show may recall actress Kellie Shirley's debut in BBC One's Casualty, where she played the role of psych nurse Sophia Peters. But for most of us, she will always be remembered as Shirley Carter's daughter in EastEnders.
Kellie took on the role of Carly from 2006 to 2008, and then again in 2012. In 2008, Carly left Walford with Denise Fox to go on a journey to scatter the ashes of her father, Kevin. Although Denise eventually returned, it was revealed that Carly had decided to stay in Thailand and then later moved to Australia.
In 2012, Denise shared the news with Shirley that Carly had given birth to a precious baby boy. Shirley tried to reach out to her daughter, but she was rejected, which caused her to fall apart. As Shirley struggled to cope with the aftermath of her best friend Heather Trott's death at the hands of Ben Mitchell, Carly made her way back to Walford in an attempt to support her mother.
Their reunion was a turning point, and Shirley eventually made the decision to leave with Carly and her son, Jimmy. It's been over a decade since we've seen Carly on the show, but Kellie has not completely closed the door on her soap alter-ego. In a recent interview with The Agency, she shared what would entice her to return to Albert Square.
"I still watch the show from time to time. It's been 18 years since I first joined the cast," Kellie explained. "I've done many things since then, and EastEnders has opened up so many opportunities for me. I loved playing Carly, and there's always a sense of unfinished business. If I had the chance to work with Linda Henry again, it would be a no-brainer for me, as long as the storyline was right."
Considering that we haven't seen Shirley Carter since the tragic news of Mick's death, could she make a comeback with her daughter in tow? We would certainly be here for it.
Last week, Casualty's new boxset "Storm Damage" premiered, introducing us to Nurse Sophia Peters. She has already had some intriguing interactions with Dylan Keogh, and Kellie gave us some insight into her character.
"Sophia is at the top of her game. She's a psychiatric liaison nurse, and she works in mental health, which is a prominent issue in society right now," Kellie shared. "I think it's fantastic that the BBC is shedding light on mental health storylines. This role is something that has never been explored on Casualty before, and I absolutely love my costume. It's my Barbie nod to Margot Robbie!"
Playing a character who is likable, relatable, and knowledgeable has been a refreshing experience for Kellie. She also added that Sophia has a good sense of humor and is a terrible flirt, something she can relate to. "She thinks Dylan is a bit blunt, but because he's so good at his job, it's a bit of an aphrodisiac for Sophia," Kellie joked.
The dynamic between Sophia and Dylan is a bit of a "will they/won't they" situation. They have moments of closeness, but then Dylan says something that ruins the mood. "It's great because that's how real life works," Kellie said. "It's been so much fun to play, and Dylan is such a complicated character, just like Sophia. They have their similarities, and I think Sophia brings out a side of Dylan that viewers haven't seen before."
Kellie takes on the recurring role of Sophia in the series, which began with the heartbreaking storyline of Cam and Siobhan dealing with the death of their baby. Talking about filming those difficult scenes, Kellie revealed that it was particularly challenging because her son, Ezra, was only six months old at the time.
"It was tough filming the first episode, which revolved around the death of a baby. It hit close to home for me because Ezra was the same age as the baby in the story," Kellie shared. "The actress playing the mother was so natural and fantastic, and I was all over the place emotionally."
It's been quite a while since we last caught a glimpse of Carly, hasn't it? Actress Kellie Shirley, who recently joined the cast of BBC One's Casualty as psychiatric nurse Sophia Peters, is probably better known to you as Carly Wicks, the daughter of Shirley Carter in EastEnders. Kellie played this role back in 2006 to 2008, and then made a brief return in 2012.
In 2008, Carly bid farewell to Walford and went on a journey with her friend Denise Fox to scatter the ashes of her late father, Kevin. When Denise came back, it was revealed that Carly had decided to stay in Thailand and eventually moved to Australia. Four years later, Denise shared the news with Shirley that Carly had given birth to a baby boy. Despite her efforts to reach out, Shirley was rejected by her daughter, which caused her to break down. The reunion between mother and daughter was a tumultuous one, with Shirley struggling to cope with the death of her best friend Heather Trott at the hands of Ben Mitchell. However, in the end, they were able to reconcile and Shirley made the decision to leave Walford with Carly and her son, Jimmy.
But even though it's been over a decade since we've seen Carly, Kellie hasn't completely closed the door on her soap alter-ego. In a recent interview with The Agency, she shared that she still watches the show from time to time and is grateful for the opportunity it gave her to explore the character of Carly. She even mentioned that working with Linda Henry, who plays Shirley, again would be a no-brainer if the right storyline came along. And with Shirley's absence from the show due to the tragic news of Mick's death, could we possibly see Carly and her mother return to Albert Square together? We are definitely here for it.
Speaking of Kellie's latest role as nurse Sophia in Casualty, she explained that it's been an exciting experience for her to be a part of a show that sheds light on important issues such as mental health. Her character, a psychiatric liaison nurse, is someone who is knowledgeable, relatable, and has a great sense of humor. She even described Sophia as a "terrible flirt", something she can definitely relate to. And it seems that Sophia has caught the eye of her colleague Dylan Keogh, played by William Beck. Kellie shared that their dynamic is a "will they/won't they" situation, with Dylan's bluntness being both a turn-off and a turn-on for Sophia. But as the series progresses, viewers will see a different side of Dylan thanks to Sophia's influence.
However, it hasn't been all fun and flirtation on set for Kellie. In the first episode of the new series, her character had to deal with the death of a baby, a scene that was particularly difficult for Kellie to film due to her own son being the same age as the baby in the story. She praised her co-star, who played the grieving mother, for her powerful and natural performance. It's a testament to the talented actors and the hard-hitting storylines that make Casualty such a compelling show.
From her time in EastEnders to her current role in Casualty, Kellie Shirley continues to make her mark in the world of television with her impressive range and captivating performances. And we can't wait to see what other doors her career will open for her in the future.
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