For each series of
Hollyoaks Later cast members from
Hollyoaks are selected by the producer of
Hollyoaks Later Naim Ahmed to appear as their characters. Karen Hassan also appeared in a guest role in the first series of
Hollyoaks Later as Lynsey. Two years after her role in
Hollyoaks Later Hassan reprised the role and was introduced to
Hollyoaks by series producer
Paul Marquess. For the second series
Nicola Stapleton was cast in a guest role as the friend of Cindy Cunningham, Savannah. Alison Burrows was also cast as the mother of Theresa McQueen,
Kathleen McQueen, for a role in the second series of
Hollyoaks Later which was planned to introduce the character before she joined
Hollyoaks in a regular role. The first series featured a cameo from British girl group
The Saturdays. Singer
Bonnie Tyler was asked to appear in the second series for a cameo role which she initially rejected before being persuaded to appear when offered a singing role. For the fifth series British rapper
Lethal Bizzle was cast in a cameo role playing himself in scenes which featured him performing for a special VIP gig which Hollyoaks fans were offered the chance to attend. ==Transmissions==