Elliot was created in 2006 and on the day auditions were held and Davies had attended other castings. Of his "Hollyoaks" audition Davies stated: "The day I went for the audition I also had a casting for a McVities biscuits ad, I’m glad I got the one I did, but it was a weird audition. I remember thinking how many other boys there were on the day and how attractive they all were. I just thought they want good-looking guys like them, not me." (Carley Stenson) who plays Steph Cunningham in the serial, put in a good word to producers, helping him secure the role.