Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. [1] This is a list of characters that will make their first appearance in 2025. A new family consisting of Mick and Lou will debut in February, whilst Carl Webster, the half-brother of Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), will also make his first appearance in 2025.
Mandy Waring, played by Rebecca Atkinson, is a prison guard who appeared in scenes with Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) and Matty Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff). [2] She first appeared on 13 January 2025. [2] Upon her first appearance, she was held hostage by Matty alongside Rob and his son, Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll), who was visiting him. [2] A source said: "Rebecca is a hugely talented actress and she’s a great addition to the cast. She’s joined for a short stint and will be on screen for a few months while the storyline she’s involved with plays out." [2] This was Atkinson's second role in Coronation Street after playing Stephanie Mills in 2002.
| Brie Benson | |
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| Coronation Street character | |
| Portrayed by | Jessica Ellis |
| First appearance | Episode 11,469/70 15 January 2025 |
| Last appearance | Episode 11,473/4 20 January 2025 |
| Classification | Former; guest |
| Introduced by | Verity MacLeod |
Brie Benson, played by Jessica Ellis, made her first appearance on 15 January 2025 as an inmate in prison where Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) is serving time for the murder of Joel Deering (Calum Lill). [3] Ellis' guest role was announced on 7 January 2025 and is expected to last several episodes. [3] Stefania Sarrubba from Digital Spy revealed: "The details of Ellis' stint on the cobbles are being kept under wraps, but we know her character Brie won't go easy on Lauren." [3] Sarrubba also revealed: "As Lauren's trial begins, Brie tells her that her baby son Frankie would be better off without her." [3] James Hibbs from Radio Times revealed that Brie would be seen "purposefully antagonising her in prison." [4]
Ellis made her final appearance on 20 January 2025 and announced her departure on Instagram saying: "Well I had to get a picture in that iconic coat didn’t I?" and "As a Manchester gal, what a moment in my career to get to be in the most iconic soap that I grew up with Coronation Street." [5]
Steven Poyser, played by Samuel James, is a solicitor leading the prosecution Lauren Bolton's (Cait Fitton) court case. [6] James' casting was announced on 15 January 2025 and he made his first appearance on 17 January 2025. [6] A source told The Mirror : "Samuel will appear on screen for a number of episodes in a guest role as Lauren's fate is finally revealed." [6]
| Lou Michaelis | |||||||
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| Portrayed by | Farrel Hegarty Charlotte Alex-Riley (flashbacks) | ||||||
| First appearance | Episode 11,491/2 12 February 2025 | ||||||
| Classification | Present; regular (departing) | ||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||
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Lou Michaelis, portrayed by Farrel Hegarty, made her first appearance on 12 February 2025 as part of Coronation Street's new family. [7] [8] [9] Her and her husband, Mick (Joe Layton), were announced in December 2024, with it being explained that Mick and Lou are a married couple that would first connect with established character Chesney Winter-Brown (Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Mawdsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street. [7] Brooks described Mick and Lou as "livewires" and "ruffians" that would cause a lot of damage, chaos and trouble, and teased that they would open up the "floodgates" and explore the backstory of established character Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). [7] [10] [11] Brooks revealed that she and the team were very excited by their arrival, explaining, "They come in with oodles of drama and they are shaking things up. They're neighbours from hell. They're overfamiliar, likeable and they've got kids. Initially they develop a friendship with Chesney and [his wife] Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell), but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!" [7] [12] [13] She also teased that they would come in "all guns blazing" and leave a "a trail of devastation", but called them "really enjoyable", adding, "They have a charm to them, but they do and say things that you shouldn't!" [7] [14] Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors". [7] Following Mick and Lou's debuts, Chloe Timms from Inside Soap joked that she was happy to watch the couple as long as she did not have to "live next door to them". [15]
On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Hegarty would be playing the role of Lou alongside Joe Layton, who would portray Mick. [9] Her and Mick have been billed as a "nightmare couple", with Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy describing them to be a "chaotic couple". [9] It has also been revealed that Lou will strike up a friendship with who recognise each other from Bessie Street School, where Lou's two daughters attend alongside Gemma Winter-Brown's (Dolly-Rose Campbell) quads. [9] Kilkelly also revealed: "Show bosses have warned that Coronation Street's residents should watch their backs, as Mick and Lou will make life difficult for anyone who crosses them." [9] Kilkelly also revealed that the pair also have a connection with Gemma's half-brother Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). [9] Hegarty spoke about her casting: "I'm delighted and so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. I have genuinely been blown away by how ridiculously warm and nice everyone is. Lou is definitely an exciting character to play because she's got good and bad parts to her, she's a life force and full of beans. She's a very colourful person who likes to make waves and try to cause chaos. But she also has that strong family loyalty, especially between Mick and Lou. They are thick as thieves and will stick up for each other, even when they probably shouldn't." [9] Coronation Street executive producer, Kate Brooks also spoke about their castings: "Chaotic and loud, Mick and Lou bulldoze their way into Weatherfield, causing absolute carnage for the residents of Coronation Street. Their relationship is volatile to say the least, but at the heart of it lies a fierce sense of family loyalty, and woe betide anyone who tries to come between them. Although they're the life and soul of any party, they're equally not everyone's cup of tea, and they soon find themselves at the root of some explosive drama. We're thrilled to introduce these new characters into the mix, and the cobbles certainly won't be quiet with this family around." [9]
On 10 March 2025, it was announced that Lou would appear in flashback scenes to 2008 which show Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) trying to make contact with her son Kit, who she gave up for adoption after he was born. [16] In these scenes, it was announced that Charlotte Alex-Riley would play the younger version of Lou. [16]
On 31 March 2025, it was announced that Hegarty would be leaving the role of Lou with her on-screen husband Mick, whose departure was announced one week prior. [17] Lou and Mick are set to depart after a "major storyline". [17] A Coronation Street insider confirmed both exits: "Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt. Joe and Farrel were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them. Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer." [17]
| Mick Michaelis | |||||||
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| Portrayed by | Joe Layton | ||||||
| First appearance | Episode 11,493/4 14 February 2025 | ||||||
| Classification | Present; regular (departing) | ||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||
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Mick Michaelis portrayed by Joe Layton, made his first appearance on 14 February 2025 as part of Coronation Street's new family. [7] [8] [9] He and his wife, Lou (Farrel Hegarty), were announced in December 2024, with it being explained that Mick and Lou are a married couple that would first connect with established character Chesney Winter-Brown (Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Maudsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street. [7] Brooks described Mick and Lou as "livewires" and "ruffians" that would cause a lot of damage, chaos and trouble, and teased that they would open up the "floodgates" and explore the backstory of established character Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). [7] [18] [19] Brooks revealed that she and the team were very excited by their arrival, explaining, "They come in with oodles of drama and they are shaking things up. They're neighbours from hell. They're overfamiliar, likeable and they've got kids. Initially they develop a friendship with Chesney and [his wife] Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell), but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!" [7] [20] [21] She also teased that they would come in "all guns blazing" and leave a "a trail of devastation", but called them "really enjoyable", adding, "They have a charm to them, but they do and say things that you shouldn't!" [7] [22] Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors". [7]
On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Layton would be playing the role of Mick alongside Farrel Hegarty, who would portray Lou. [9] Her and Mick have been billed as a "nightmare couple", with Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy describing them to be a "chaotic couple". [9] It has also been revealed that Mick is the man in the silver van who has been tormenting Chesney in recent weeks. Chesney is oblivious to who Mick really is, but as they move into a house over the ginnel from him and Gemma, the truth would soon be revealed. [9] Kilkelly also revealed: "Show bosses have warned that Coronation Street's residents should watch their backs, as Mick and Lou will make life difficult for anyone who crosses them." [9] Kilkelly also revealed that the pair also have a connection with Gemma's half-brother Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). [9] Layton spoke about his casting: "Coronation Street is such an institute in British television and to get to walk down the cobbles in Mick's shoes is so exciting. To also do it alongside Farrel is awesome – we are having great fun together and connecting really well whilst developing our characters. It also gives the opportunity to get a look behind the curtain of this huge machine and be a small cog within the big picture of Coronation Street and to work alongside people who take such pride in their work. It's just a really happy place, friendly and welcoming. I'm going to relish every moment of it." [9] Coronation Street executive producer, Kate Brooks also spoke about their castings: "Chaotic and loud, Mick and Lou bulldoze their way into Weatherfield, causing absolute carnage for the residents of Coronation Street. Their relationship is volatile to say the least, but at the heart of it lies a fierce sense of family loyalty, and woe betide anyone who tries to come between them. Although they're the life and soul of any party, they're equally not everyone's cup of tea, and they soon find themselves at the root of some explosive drama. We're thrilled to introduce these new characters into the mix, and the cobbles certainly won't be quiet with this family around." [9]
On 24 March 2025, it was announced that Layton had quit the role one month after his first appearance. [23] Laura Denby from Radio Times reported: "Joe Layton will be bowing out in the summer." [23] An insider confirmed that Mick's exit would be "no shock, no surprise" for those involved. [23] They continued: "He will be on screen until late July, so [there is] lots more story to come." [23] A week later, it was announced that Hegarty was also leaving the soap. [17] A Coronation Street insider confirmed both exits: "Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt. Joe and Farrel were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them. Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer." [17]
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| Portrayed by | Ryan Mulvey | ||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 11,503/4 26 February 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||||||||||||
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Brody Michaelis, played by Ryan Mulvey, is the son of Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) and Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty). [24] He is first introduced as an inmate at the Secure Training Centre where Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) is sentenced for possessing a knife that led to Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) being stabbed by his brothers Logan (Harry Lowbridge) and Matty Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff). [25] He made his first appearance on 26 February 2025. Mulvey's casting was announced on 10 February 2025, a month after departing Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as JJ Osborne. [25] Brody approaches Dylan in the STC after he notices him interact with teacher and neighbour Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), who is teaching at the facility. [25] Brody advises Dylan to keep quiet so he does not become a target for bullying. [25] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy described: "Brody's concerns prove to be well-founded, as Dylan starts to receive a hard time from the other inmates. Dylan is defended by Brody, who scares the others off and encourages Dylan to stay by his side while he settles in." [25]
On 3 April 2025, it was announced that Brody is in fact the son of Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty), and despite being raised by her husband Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), his father is Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). [24] This storyline is set to be "explosive". [24] Liam McCheyne, who plays Dylan said "it's been great" working with Mulvey, despite their "tense relationship" in the show. [26] He continued to explain: "We did have a laugh, however, as they film differently on Hollyoaks. So on Ryan's first day we did two scenes in two hours, and he couldn't believe it worked so quickly here. I was like, 'Yep, get used to it!'" [26]
| Theo Silverton | |||||||
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| Portrayed by | James Cartwright | ||||||
| First appearance | Episode 11,525/6 25 March 2025 | ||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||
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Theo Silverton, portrayed by James Cartwright, is a scaffolder who made his first appearance on 25 March 2025. [27] Cartwright's casting was announced on 9 March 2025, alongside two other characters. [27] Upon arrival, he gets on the wrong side of Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) and George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). [27] Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) tries to help patch things up with the locals. [27] Todd instantly becomes attracted to Theo, but Iona Rowan from Digital Spy describes that Theo "plays his cards close to his chest." [27] Upon his character, Cartwright teased: "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." [27]
On 23 March 2025, two days before Theo's debut, it was revealed that Pierce, who plays Todd, had previously worked with Cartwright before Coronation Street on another soap, The Archers , on BBC Radio 4. [28] Pierce told Digital Spy : "But we were also in The Archers together. In fact, just pre-Covid, we were one of the last lot in studio where we were waiting for Boris Johnson's announcement to close down production. And so those actors of us that were still in the studio in Birmingham, we were just being fired rewrites because they just wanted to record as much as possible of The Archers with who was there. Because we didn't really know, it was such a fast emerging situation." [28] It was also confirmed that there would be a romance between Todd and Theo, which Pierce said their previous work together had "definitely helped" with their on-screen relationship. [28] Pierce continued: "But we haven't worked together loads, so that also means that in terms of Todd and Theo meeting and the early parts of the relationship, it's not like you know each other really well, so you can utilise that. But it's been great. James is a lovely, lovely actor. He has been brilliant, he's hit the ground running, and it definitely helps that we know each other." [28]
| Laila Bailey | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Uncredited | ||||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 11,531/2 31 March 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Present; recurring | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Laila Bailey is the newborn daughter of Dee Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) and Joel Deering (Calum Lill). [29] She was born on 31 March 2025 by an emergency caesarean section after Dee Dee suffered from pre-eclampsia. [29] After a traumatic labour, Dee Dee consulted many medical professionals who passed off her pain as normal, however she ended up suffering a haemorrhage, meaning doctors had to perform a hysterectomy in order to save her life. [29] Initially, she agreed to allow her brother, James Bailey (Jason Callender) and his partner, Danny Tomlinson (Dylan Brady) to adopt Laila, but had second thoughts due to the fact she would no longer be able to carry a child again. [29]
Laila's birth was part of a storyline which focused on racial injustice in maternity care. [30] Coronation Street worked with three organisations - Birthrights, Motivational Mums Club and Five X More to make sure the storyline was portrayed sensitively and accurately. [30]
Wes Fuller, played by Kevin Finn, made his first appearance on 2 April 2025. [31] Finn's casting was announced on the same day when he excitedly posted on Instagram: "FINALLY I can share this. I'm on @coronationstreet." [31] He continued: "I'll be on a few episodes over the week or two. Was a blast. Thank you to my agent @alexpriestleytalent for getting me the audition! Doing the accent and all." [31] Finn's talent agent, Alex Priestley Talent revealed his character's name, but his connnections with Weatherfield had not been announced. [31]
| Carl Webster | |||||||||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Jonathan Howard | ||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2025–present | ||||||||||||||
| Classification | Future; regular | ||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Kate Brooks | ||||||||||||||
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Carl Webster, played by Jonathan Howard, will make his first appearance on 11 April 2025. [27] The character's introduction was announced on 24 December 2024, though the casting had not been revealed at that point. [32] [33] Carl had previously been mentioned on the soap as the son of Bill Webster (Peter Armitage) and Elaine Prior (Judy Gridley), and the half-brother of Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney). [32] Carl will arrive in the midst of several new storylines for the Webster family, including Kevin's testicular cancer diagnosis, Debbie finding out that she has dementia, and Kevin's wife Abi Webster's (Sally Carman) mental health struggles. [32] [34] Coronation Street producer, Kate Brooks revealed that she was introducing Carl to "build up that Webster clan", as she considers the Webster family one of the "big clans" of the soap. [33]
Howard's casting was announced on 9 March 2025 alongside two other characters. [27] His first scenes will see him clash with sister-in-law, Abi over a parking space before either realise that she is his brother's wife. [27] The official press release explained: "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?" [27] Howard provided more of an insight into Carl's character: "He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes!" [27]
Danielle Silverton, played by Natalie Anderson, made her first appearance on 7 April 2025. [35] Anderson's casting was announced on 2 April 2025, with her character appearing as part of Todd Grimshaw's (Gareth Pierce) new storyline where he embarks on a relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). [35] Joe Anderton from Digital Spy suggested Danielle "has some previous link with Theo that will see the storyline take an unexpected twist." [35]
| Character | Episode date(s) | Portrayer | Details | Ref |
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| Nursery Nurse | 20 January | Suzanne Collins | A nursery nurse who works in the nursery where Alfie Franklin (Carter and Oakley Razak Townsend) attends. | [36] |