Perhaps his casting in this Guildford Panto was arranged before the TV Joseph series.
Christmas is a long way ahead - maybe the Guildford Panto will fit in AFTER some other role (not yet announced).
Digital Spy interview published May22, includes:
QUOTE
I have already been offered a job! But I can't tell you what it is."
Not even a hint?
"I can't tell you, but it's a new musical coming later this year and I've already been offered it. Nothing's definite though. I haven't said a definite yes, but they've shown interest and I am very interested."
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Daniel Trained at Guildford (GSA).
Also I read somewhere that he's FROM Guildford -
so if that's true, perhaps he has family to spend Christmas with.
Daniel's done several Pantos before, and played leads in at least 2 of them.
Personally (having met Daniel twice, briefly) I think Panto might suit him - and I think he might enjoy it.
(Among other types of show, of course!)