Jason Merrells joins the team

Jason Merrells, from Waterloo Road and Cutting It, has joined River City! However, you won't be able to see him on screen. Instead, he's found a new home behind the camera and is enjoying directing life in Shieldinch.

One of his first tasks was to direct a fight scene between Ewan and Lenny, which you'll be able to see on screen in August.

There's an interview with Jason in today's Scottish Sun.