James Atherton is an English actor who played Will Savage from April 2011 until the character was imprisoned in October 2013. He returned to the role from December 2014 until the character's death in February 2015. He also played Will in an episode of season 4 of Hollyoaks Later.
James's other acting credits include Casualty 1909, Doctors, Inspector George Gently, Casualty, Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and Ackley Bridge.