BBC EastEnders' Rita Simons' actress daughter due to star in own mystery drama TV series

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Bonzie (The Politician) is set as a lead opposite Victoria Pedretti in Saint X, Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterVictoria Pedretti has signed on for a lead role in the upcoming Hulu drama series “Saint X,” Variety has learned.The series is based on the Alexis Schaitkin novel of the same name. It is described as a psychological drama, which is told via multiple timelines and perspectives.

Victoria Pedretti (You) will lead the cast of Saint X, Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.

Ruth Langsford spent a very special Mother's Day spoiling her mother, Joan, and also getting spoiled herself by her only child with husband Eamonn Holmes, son Jack.MORE: Loose Women stars' sultry wedding dresses: Christine Lampard, Ruth Langsford and moreTaking to her Stories, the Loose Women host gave fans a sneak peek at her how she spent the special day, revealing that she had cooked an elaborate meal for her mum.WATCH: See the sweet gift Jack got mum Ruth for Mother's DaySharing a small clip of her table all set for the meal, Ruth told her followers: "Setting the scene for my Queen."SEE: Ruth Langsford just rocked a pair of skinny jeans and stilettos – and wowREAD: Ruth Langsford reveals Loose Women co-star was 'horrified' after eyebrow tattoo treatmentThe table was set beautifully and at the end, two bunches of flowers, as well as a bottle of champagne on ice, could be seen. Eamonn and Ruth share son Jack, pictured leftFor lunch, Ruth cooked a delicious "Mother's Day roast," and Joan could be seen in another video smiling from ear to ear whilst tucking into her plate.

Brenda Edwards shared a heartfelt message to social media on Sunday, as she marked her first Mother's Day since the death of her son Jamal.The Loose Women panellist took to Instagram, where she posted a collage of photos of herself and her son, as well as some childhood pictures featuring Brenda's daughter Tanisha, now 27.SEE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsJamal tragically died last month at the age of just 31 following a sudden illness.

Television star Denise Van Outen has opened up about a tricky first few months on set when she joined the cast of much-loved soap EastEnders back in 2015.The actress and presenter, 47, reveals in her upcoming autobiography 'A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back' that landing her role as Albert Square's sharp-minded businesswoman Karin Smart "wasn't what I'd expected".Though her on-screen appearance may have only been a four-episode stint over a month long period, Denise claims to have instantly picked up on an ambience of tension between many of her co-stars. "I'd been used to working on shows with a happy, buzzy, atmosphere," the mother-of-one disclosed to readers. "And during my time on EastEnders, that wasn't really the case." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Barons,” a surf and business drama series that plays this week at Series Mania, is a calling card for the newly re-structured Australian operations of TV giant Fremantle.In recent weeks, leadership of the unscripted side of the business has been put in the hands of Eureka, a company in which it bought an increased shareholding last year. That leaves the remainder, under the management of Greg Woods, focused on high end drama and documentaries.Insiders have called the new emphasis on premium drama and big factual pieces a new chapter for the company.Other upcoming shows include the recently wrapped “Heartbreak High” for Netflix, “Significant Others” for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and “Jump” for local streamer Stan.

Former Black Lightning star Cress Williams has been tapped as a lead opposite Scott Bakula, Anna Wood and Oluniké Adeliyi in NBC’s drama pilot Unbroken (working title). Also cast in the project, from New Amsterdam executive producer Shaun Cassidy and Universal Television, is newcomer Shian Tomlinson whose only previous TV credit is a guest spot on NBC/Uni TV drama New Amsterdam.

NYPD Blue alum Jimmy Smits is returning to the cop drama beat, signing on as the male lead opposite Amanda Warren in the CBS hourlong pilot East New York.

Loose Women stars have an ageless beauty about them, and Denise Welch proved this on Thursday when she shared an unbelievable throwback of the stars.PHOTOS: Loose Women stars' sultry wedding dresses: Christine Lampard, Ruth Langsford and moreThe actress shared a photo that was taken of many of the stars from over ten years ago – and they almost looked unrecognisable in the snap.

The Sun. "I can't say too much about what I've got on but I'd 100 per cent go back to EastEnders - it's part of my life. I've done 28 years, on and off, and 15,000 episodes [on the show].

Former Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula is returning to NBC as the lead of ranch drama pilot Unbroken (working title).

Rochelle Humes stuns in knee-high blue boots and minidress with Marvin but fans are more excited about her announcement In one of her Tik Tok videos, Cheryl said that she would reveal "how a soap is put together for your viewing and how I developed the character of Heather Trott. " OK Magazine! reports that she said: “It is important that these 1-2-1 sessions are tailor made just for you. ” She also said that she will respond to “questions you may have regarding my time at EastEnders, or any other roles on stage/TV that I have portrayed and worked on.

BBC EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison has a surprising new career 10 years after leaving the soap. The Heather actress was on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012. She is now working as a singing teacher over Zoom, offering lessons for £60 a pop.

EastEnders actress Rita Simons has been offering her support to her daughter as she appears in her first major TV project. Rita, 45, is best known for playing the role of Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap and it turns out acting talent runs in the family as her 16 year old daughter Maiya Silveston has followed in her footsteps. Maiya plays Kaz in Silverpoint, a 13-part drama about four kids who went missing in the woods in 1997.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterGiancarlo Esposito is staying in business with AMC, with the renowned actor set to star in the newly greenlit drama series “The Driver” for the basic cabler.The six-episode first season is based on a U.K. format created by Danny Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser. Brocklehurst and Sunu Gonera developed the new series for U.S.