Emmerdale icon reveals huge episodes on the way as cast told to prepare for night shoots

There's huge scenes guaranteed on Emmerdale in the coming months, with one star teasing multiple night shoots have been advised.

As the ITV soap prepares to film the big crossover with Coronation Street, set to air early 2026, cast members are about to find out who is involved and what happens. With filming and planning taking place months in advance, cast members on both soaps are soon to learn which characters will feature in the epic soap twist.

Plenty of stars from both soaps are desperate to be involved, all hoping their characters will be present in the milestone episodes. While only one episode will feature the crossover, the impact will be felt for the entire week and then some.

As the plans are finalised, cast members will soon prepare to film the big scenes and the storylines surrounding them. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Emmerdale's Moira Dingle actress Natalie J Robb shared her hopes to take part.

Not only that, but she confirmed that huge episodes were guaranteed, as there were "a lot of night shoots" planned. With night shoots often come dramatic and blockbuster scenes.

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We do know there will be a massive stunt, so it's likely this is why the night filming has been agreed. Cast members will have to prepare for the big scenes, with Natalie hinting at what's ahead.

She told us: "It is really exciting. It is the first time it has ever been done I think the audience will like it. We have to trust the writers. There is gonna be a lot night shoots."

Natalie went on: "We don't know any of the stories or what characters are involved just yet, but I'm hoping to be part of it." Ross Barton actor Mike Parr then pointed out that some Emmerdale and Corrie actors have done both soaps.

Referencing his co-star Oliver Farnworth who plays villain John Sugden, he joked about whether the Corrie characters would recognise him, or if John was still Oliver's Corrie character Andy. He said: "Is he still that character in that one or did he die?

"There's so much room for what could happen and the ways it can go. I am so glad it's happening and everyone wants to be involved, but not everyone can be. It's exciting times but nobody knows anything yet."

It comes as the pair also teased "danger" on the way following next week's arrival of new villain Ray. Mike said of actor Joe's casting: "I grew up watching that guy. One of my friends were also up for the part and I wanted to support him, but when I found out Joe had got it I knew he would be good. It's good, it's exciting."

Natalie also had her say, before hinting that Moira's brother Mackenzie could be at risk. She told us: "He is good. It's all in the eyes. He's very menacing and very scary. There is going to be a lot of danger, but it's good. It's shaken it up a bit."

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