Zack Loveday
Zack Loveday | |
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Hollyoaks character | |
Celeste Faroe | |
Other relatives | Wilfred Deveraux |
Zack Loveday
One of the first storylines for the character was the revelation Zack's sister,
Boachie, Boatswain and Collins all decided to leave Hollyoaks at the same time to pursue other acting projects. Zack made his final appearance on 23 January 2019 alongside Simone, departing to Paris to be with Holly Cunningham (Amanda Clapham).
Creation and casting
In November 2014, Hollyoaks' producer Bryan Kirkwood revealed that he planned to introduce a new family into the show.[2] He said that the Loveday family were in the early stages of planning but wanted them to "bring domestic family warmth" which he believed had been missing from Hollyoaks. He had already cast the actors and confirmed their arrival in early 2015. He added that Zack would be introduced to increase the number of teenage characters studying at the show's sixth form college.[2]
On 10 February 2015, Boachie's casting was publicised and Kirkwood stated "Duayne Boachie is a brilliant new talent and strengthens the group of teens that we currently have in sixth form."
Boachie auditioned for a separate project produced by Lime Pictures, who also make Hollyoaks. The casting director on that particular project remembered Boachie and contact his agent with audition information.[5] The actor decided to attend the audition but when he received more information about Zack he realised how much he wanted the role. He has said that he really focused and tried to commit to each audition. The process of casting was long-winded and following numerous auditions and call-backs. He also had screen-tests alongside other actors but has stated that he felt a connection when grouped with Boatswain and Collins.[6] Boatswain had screen tests with four different actors, including Boachie, who were being considered to play Zack.[7] Boachie was later selected for the role and he then relocated to Liverpool to begin filming for the show.[6] Boachie said he was excited to join Hollyoaks and eager to bring the character to life. He added "I've been working towards this for a long time."[8]
Development
Characterisation
"Zack is an alpha male, who turns heads on and off the footie pitch. Yep, when he isn’t scoring goals, he’s acing tests and breaking hearts with a dazzling smile. This guy sails through life, smoother than the Savages’ boat down the Dee, with a cheeky wink and charming one-liners."[9]
Zack is characterised as a "ladies man" who is often portrayed looking for love with female characters. He is academically gifted and a skilled football player. His cheeky charm allows him to seemingly "sail through life".[9] Boachie told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that his character is "full of energy and love, but there's a lot of banter from him as well." He likes to joke around and have a laugh with others, but never in a malicious way. He revealed that Zack "despises bullies" and is willing to stand-up against bullying. His main aim is to "have fun and enjoy himself."[6] Zack is a "cool guy" who tries to find the positive from any situation he is placed in.[6] He is also "very vocal about his opinions".[10]
His relationship with his mother Simone is a close one; she is firm and strict with Zack, but he knows how to bring out her soft characteristics. Zack "is very good at deflecting situations" and will often blame his father Louis for wrongdoings.
Family secret
The secret that Boachie previously disclosed began to unravel on-screen during May 2015. When Simone browses through old family pictures, Zack reacts negatively and argues with her. Their confrontation results in Zack blaming Simone for their problems and her slapping him in retaliation.[12] The following month, it was revealed that Simone and Louis have a missing daughter named Lisa. It is revealed that she was abducted from her school and had been missing for fourteen years. Boachie told Kilkelly that the storyline had been planned from the family's creation. The actor was delighted and nervous for the opportunity to be involved in a "big story" and wanted to make it as accurate to reality as possible.[13] Zack was three years old when she went missing and cannot remember Lisa. Boachie said that his character had "grown up in the shadow" of his missing sister's memory. Zack is such a positive character that he had been determined not to let the situation ruin his life. He gains aspirations for a career and a better future. Zack's turmoil does not relate to Lisa's disappearance in the way it affected his parents. Witnessing Louis and Simone constantly upset affected him more and subsequently made him always eager to please them.[13] Boatswain added "Zack has been under scrutiny with them a lot. They've made sure that he does well at school and that he's high-achieving. He's felt the pressure of being the one left behind."[14]
Zack is annoyed with Simone moping about her disappearance because the family had moved to Hollyoaks for a fresh start.
The show soon introduced Kiza Deen in the role of Lisa. The actress revealed that Lisa's reintroduction into the Loveday family would be welcomed by Zack. He does not find the situation weird because his parents always behaved as though there was something missing. Deen believed that Zack is happy because he presumes they "can be a full family now and everything can be good."
Relationships with Theresa McQueen and Sonia Albright
Writers created Zack's first romance alongside long-standing character Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter), having shown an attraction to her during his debut episode.[19][20] Zack invites Theresa to his eighteenth birthday party and they share a kiss. Theresa later annoys Sonia by stealing from her place of work and letting her take the blame.[21] When her family need money, Theresa secretly accepts a nude modelling job and lies to Zack. Sonia learns the truth and confronts Theresa over her lies. But when Theresa's photographer lauds raunchy photographs over her, Sonia decides to help out by stealing the pictures for Theresa.[19] Zack becomes concerned that his relationship with Theresa is solely about sex. Sonia tries to convince Zack that Theresa is using him. Zack then decides he wants a serious relationship with her and declares his love to a shocked Theresa.[22]
The show soon planned a break-up for the two characters. They played Zack being unfaithful with family friend Joanne Cardsley (Rachel Leskovac) and Theresa catches them together.[23] Boachie branded his character "devastated" to have been caught with Joanne. Zack had never wanted to be the type of man who cheated on their partner. So "he really does want to make it work with her, but his apologies get him no where." Theresa then threatens to tell everyone that he has slept with Joanne.[24]
Writers devised a surprise storyline in which Sonia would develop romantic feelings for despite posing as his sister. When Zack tells her that he hopes to find a girlfriend with a similar personality, she kisses Zack.
The pair begin an affair but are later caught kissing by Simone and Louis. They are disgusted and Zack reveals the truth about Sonia. They threaten to call the police and Sonia reveals that Lisa is still alive.[28] Simone hits Zack out of disgust, Boatswain said that Simone wants Sonia out of their lives and believed the storyline "opened a whole other can of worms" for the Lovedays.[29] A Hollyoaks publicist stated that "they've grown so close these last few months but she can’t get away with what she’s done to his family."[30] Sonia tells Zack that she knew Lisa and that she had since died. He learns that she is still alive which causes trouble between them. Deen told Laura Morgan from All About Soap that she believed Zack may never forgive Sonia for that lie. She added that she was annoyed that writers were breaking Zack and Lisa up so often.[31] She was also unsure of whether she wanted them to reunite because Zack dumped the character too many times. Deen would have preferred Zack to "man-up and fight" for Lisa.[32] Deen later told Soaplife's Sally Brockaway that Sonia wants to believe that her love for Zack is strong enough to overcome their problems.[33]
Zack later begins a university course and Boachie believed it was a "new journey" for the character following a "manic and crazy" period of the character's life. He added that Zack would remain living with the Lovedays because "he feels a responsibility to be there and be the manly figure in the house." University does not affect his relationship with Sonia. He "embraces" the journey to university but never loses sight of his love for Sonia.[34]
Feud with sister
In March 2016, it was announced that the show planned to introduce the genuine
Departure
The characters of Zack, Simone and Louis were all written out of Hollyoaks during January 2019.
Reception
For his portrayal of Zack, Boachie was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the
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