Carl Costello

Carl Costello
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Paul Opacic
Duration	2010–2013, 2018
First appearance	19 July 2010
Last appearance	16 November 2018
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Paul Marquess (2010) Emma Smithwick (2012) Bryan Kirkwood (2013, 2018)
Spin-off appearances	Hollyoaks Later (2010)
In-universe information Occupation Footballer Pub landlord (2010–2011) Businessman (2010–18) Brothers Trev Costello Wife Heidi Costello (until 2011) Sons Riley Costello Seth Costello Jason Costello Daughters Jem Costello Grandsons Bobby Costello Phoenix Costello

Carl Costello is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Paul Opacic. The character was introduced by executive producer Paul Marquess and he debuted on screen during the episode broadcast on 19 July 2010. Carl arrived in the village as the new owner of The Dog in the Pond and the father of established character Jem Costello (Helen Russell-Clark). Carl departed from Hollyoaks on 1 December 2011 with his son Jason Costello (Victoria Atkin). Opacic later reprised his role and returned to Hollyoaks on 26 September 2012 and left again on the 5 October 2012. Opacic reprised his role once more in January 2013, which coincided with the exit of Mitzeee Minniver (Rachel Shenton). He returned on 25 January 2013 and departed again on 15 February 2013. Opacic returned again for a guest appearance on 10 July 2018, which ended in his character being murdered by an unknown assailant on 11 July of that year. He reappeared via a flashback on 16 November 2018, which revealed Breda McQueen (Moya Brady) to be his killer.