EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison had a stroke in May. And she struggled to walk. Simple things became a struggle. She’s been pushing herself slowly, bit by bit. Now she can get around with a stick and even walk to her little local shop. Beyond that, she plans to make her life into a series, allowing new drama actors to demonstrate their skills. Keep scrolling to know more.

Cheryl recently took to her Instagram to talk to her fans. She explained that she can now walk with a stick. She can now walk only a little bit, after which she does not get tired easily. Cheryl even went to her local Premier shop. She then did some exercises there and brought some essentials home. She felt good to be out after a long time. Cheryl even met some of the people she knows, and also interacted with the community.

While she was outside, one woman present in the shop mentioned she had read Cheryl’s book and loved it. The woman then asked Cheryl if that book would ever be made into a series or a film. After hearing that, she got an amazing idea in her mind. She never thought about doing so before. But now she feels that this would be an amazing idea. She even jokingly said that she would cast herself as her own mother in the series. She wants the students to shine in all the roles that the new actors played.

Cheryl wants to cover her teenage years as well as life as it is presently in the series. She wants someone who can be funny and emotional both to play the part again. Her fans encouraged her on social media. They were also excited about her idea. Some fans suggested talent they know from their drama school. And others couldn’t wait to see her story on the big screens.

A New Chapter Ahead For Cheryl

Cheryl’s plan to make a series is more than just a dream. She is working hard behind it and thinking practically. She believes unknown actors would be the right pick, and she wants to give new actors a shot. Also, she plans to play her own mother. It will just be a short yet meaningful part in her story. In this way, fans can connect to her real life and the story being told.

She has been a great example of never giving up. And her recovery is proof of it. She had made huge progress from walking with a stick to going to her local shop. Every part of her journey was tough, but she fought bravely. She had found positivity and strength even in her tough times.

Fans hope that producers will pick her concept and bring her story to life. If it ever happens, it could inspire many people recovering from serious illness. When she was a part of the BBC soap, she was loved by her fans. Even after leaving it behind, fans are excited to see her and her journey. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.