Gemma Atkinson is returning to acting.
Gemma Atkinson has landed a new movie role
The former 'Emmerdale' star, 39, has revealed she is part of a cast of an upcoming British movie but dashed hopes of a soap comeback, as she admits it's impossible to commit to a "long-term role" and balance being mum to four-year-old daughter Mia and five-month-old baby Thiago - whose father is 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Gorka Marquez, 33.
She said during a fan Q+A on Instagram: "I wouldn't be able to commit to soaps long term again even though I loved it at the time.
"It changes day to day so with children it's difficult.
"Especially with Gorks being away from August. I need to work around them ideally, which [I can do] with my radio show that I also love, I can [say] any dramas or films though, with a start and end date, filming wise, I'd absolutely do."
Gemma shot to fame as Lisa Hunter on 'Hollyoaks', before joining 'Casualty' as Tamzin Bayle and portraying Carly Hope in 'Emmerdale' from 2015 to 2017.
The 'Fever' actress briefly returned to Channel 4's 'Hollyoaks' in March 2022.
She then let slip that she has a film on the way, adding: "I'm shooting a British movie in March actually, which is exciting!"
However, she didn't name the flick or the genre.
In 2017, she starred in the horror film 'Cain Hill', alongside 'Emmerdale' co-star Michael Parr and 'Kingsman 2' actor Tony Cook.
Meanwhile, Gemma has said she and her fiancé would happily get married at a registry office.
Asked if Gorka is interested in having a big wedding, Gemma told dating coach Abi Blears on 'The Overshare' podcast: "No, he'd go to a registry office tomorrow and do it.
"He just says, 'I would love the fact that we've all got the same name. It's a family unit,' where I see, the fact that we've had two babies is more of a commitment than just me having his name."
The couple got engaged on Valentine's Day 2021.
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