Three new guys are going to cause a commotion on the cobbles as they charm their way into Weatherfield.
Carl Webster, James Bailey and new arrival Theo Silverton have plenty of family ties and more than enough history to bring fresh drama and conflict to some of our most well loved residents.
But aside from the smiles, what really lies beneath the charming exterior of these three men and what secrets do they carry?
But aside from the smiles, what really lies beneath the charming exterior of these three men and what secrets do they carry?
Jason Callendar as James Bailey.
James Bailey will be the first to land on your screens on Monday 17 March 2025. He's been living in the United States with partner Danny and when he comes back to pay his family a visit and check on sister Dee-Dee he quickly slots back into family life with his easy going, cheeky charm. But away from Weatherfield what has the former footballer's life looked like and what is he searching for next?
The role of James (previously played by Nathan Graham) has been taken up by Jason Callender (Silent Witness, Outlander, Mallory Towers) who reveals he's "super excited to be sliding into the Bailey family".
Jason, said:
"James is determined, whatever he puts his mind to he absolutely goes for it. He's a little brother so expect little brother pranks but more than anything he loves his family and he really wants to be a dad. James is bringing a lot of warmth, a little bit of love, charisma and a little bit of charm".
James Bailey will be the first to land on your screens on Monday 17 March 2025. He's been living in the United States with partner Danny and when he comes back to pay his family a visit and check on sister Dee-Dee he quickly slots back into family life with his easy going, cheeky charm. But away from Weatherfield what has the former footballer's life looked like and what is he searching for next?
The role of James (previously played by Nathan Graham) has been taken up by Jason Callender (Silent Witness, Outlander, Mallory Towers) who reveals he's "super excited to be sliding into the Bailey family".
Jason, said:
"James is determined, whatever he puts his mind to he absolutely goes for it. He's a little brother so expect little brother pranks but more than anything he loves his family and he really wants to be a dad. James is bringing a lot of warmth, a little bit of love, charisma and a little bit of charm".
Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster.
Not new to Coronation Street's history, but new to the cobbles, Carl Webster will be played by Jonathan Howard (Thor - The Dark Side, Downton Abbey and Godzilla King of The Monsters).
Speaking on the casting, Jonathan said:
"Carl is Kevin and Debbie Webster's little brother, they have different mums so he's a bit younger than they are. He comes into Weatherfield to ostensibly be with his brother because he's found out he's got cancer but then we'll discover Carl's got some money issues back in Germany where he's been living".
Viewers of the Greater Manchester-based soap will see Carl on 11 April 2025 when he's involved in a heated scrap with Abi over a car park space before either realise she is in fact his brother's wife. As sparks fly and temperatures rise between them, can Carl charm his way out of this one and will Kevin and Debbie be pleased to have their little brother hanging around, whatever his motives are?
Jonathan, adds:
"I don’t think Carl is going to be too bad but I don’t think he's going to be good either, I think his heart is in the right place but he might be holding on to some resentment towards his brother because he's left him to be on his own his whole life".
Jonathan, concludes:
"He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes".
Not new to Coronation Street's history, but new to the cobbles, Carl Webster will be played by Jonathan Howard (Thor - The Dark Side, Downton Abbey and Godzilla King of The Monsters).
Speaking on the casting, Jonathan said:
"Carl is Kevin and Debbie Webster's little brother, they have different mums so he's a bit younger than they are. He comes into Weatherfield to ostensibly be with his brother because he's found out he's got cancer but then we'll discover Carl's got some money issues back in Germany where he's been living".
Viewers of the Greater Manchester-based soap will see Carl on 11 April 2025 when he's involved in a heated scrap with Abi over a car park space before either realise she is in fact his brother's wife. As sparks fly and temperatures rise between them, can Carl charm his way out of this one and will Kevin and Debbie be pleased to have their little brother hanging around, whatever his motives are?
Jonathan, adds:
"I don’t think Carl is going to be too bad but I don’t think he's going to be good either, I think his heart is in the right place but he might be holding on to some resentment towards his brother because he's left him to be on his own his whole life".
Jonathan, concludes:
"He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes".
James Cartwright as Theo Silverton.
Theo Silverton is a new arrival to Coronation street, working close by as a scaffolder he first gets on the wrong side of both Julie and then George before Todd helps him to patch things up with the locals. There's an instant attraction from Todd but with Theo playing his cards close to his chest, has Todd finally found his Mr. Right?
James Cartwright (The Archers, Downton Abbey Movie and Johnny Shakespeare) will be taking on the role.
James, said:
"I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour".
James delves into Theo's background, and explains:
"I had a line the other day where I said 'I think I left my trousers in the bedroom' so make of that what you will".
Coronation Street gave themselves the exclusive interview and that can be seen here.
Theo Silverton is a new arrival to Coronation street, working close by as a scaffolder he first gets on the wrong side of both Julie and then George before Todd helps him to patch things up with the locals. There's an instant attraction from Todd but with Theo playing his cards close to his chest, has Todd finally found his Mr. Right?
James Cartwright (The Archers, Downton Abbey Movie and Johnny Shakespeare) will be taking on the role.
James, said:
"I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour".
James delves into Theo's background, and explains:
"I had a line the other day where I said 'I think I left my trousers in the bedroom' so make of that what you will".
Coronation Street gave themselves the exclusive interview and that can be seen here.
These scenes will air over the next couple months.
Coronation Street can be seen weekdays on ITV1 / STV / ITVX / STV Player.
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