Pinoy actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes among 'Heathers' musical cast in West End return

"Heathers: The Musical" is gearing up for a West End return, and included in the cast is Filipino actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes.

Valdes' agency BBA Management confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing an exclusive report by WhatsOnStage.

Principle casting for @HeathersMusical West End has been announced. Our brilliant Madison Swan @ml_swan will play Martha & Joaquin Pedro Valdes @jpedrovaldesuk will play Ram Sweeney! @garylloyd1 is Choreographer & Associate Director for West End & UK Tour.https://t.co/DzNalzuSyB pic.twitter.com/dpdOrPcDvj

— BBA Management (@BBAteam) May 28, 2021

According to the report, Valdes will play the role of Ram Sweeney, a popular jock who plays in his school's football team.

Leading the cast is Christina Bennington, who will play high school geek Veronica Sawyer, and Jordan Luke Gage, who will play the dark and moody teen, Jason Dean.

Actresses Jodie Steele, Bobbie Little, and Frances Mayli McCann will be playing the cliquish girls called "Heathers."

Joining them are Lauren Ward, Madison Swan, Simon Bailey, and Steven Serlin, the report added.

It follows high school girl Veronica Sawyer, who is part of a popular clique that consists of three other girls, all of whom are named Heather. She becomes fascinated with Jason "J.D." Dean, a new student and rebellious outsider.

The musical previously ran in the West End in 2018. —JCB, GMA News