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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street recasts actor after just one year as replacement filming already
There is set to be a new face on Coronation Street in a few weeks as one character gets recast, with the fourth actor taking on the role in the ITV soap Coronation Street as recast a beloved character after just one year on screen, with the fourth star now taking on the role. The ITV soap has rejigged its cast as a new actor will appear on the Cobbles very soon. The character has been part of the ITV show for eight years, but will now be taken on by a new actor. Harry Platt, who is the son of Sarah Barlow, had been played by Carter J Murphy. He took on the part of actress Tina O'Brien's child, having filled in from twins Freddie and Isaac Rhodes. It comes as a former Coronation Street resident is sentenced to four years in prison offscreen. However, Carter's departure from the soap comes with a good reason. He has landed a huge role in Matilda the Musical and could no longer carry on with his commitments on Corrie. Carter has decided to step away from his role for a year, with a new actor called Josh filling in for him. He will make his debut on the Cobbles in the coming weeks, according to the Sun. Character Harry was born in 2016 following Sarah's fling with baddie Callum Logan, played by Sean Ward. Twins Freddie and Isaac played the role from 2017 to last year. It wasn't Carter's first taste of the big screen thanks to landing the role of a young Robbie Williams in his upcoming movie Better Man. Speaking to press about Carter joining the soap, Jack P Shepherd said: "They've just recast the lad who plays Harry. "Carter is very, very confident." He made his debut on screens in December last year. Just last month, Corrie saw a new actress step into a role following the recasting of a character. Grace Ashcroft-Gardiner stepped into the shoes of Lily Platt on the beloved ITV soap. The young actress couldn't contain her joy as she announced her new gig to her followers, taking over from Brooke Malonie who portrayed Lily since 2016. Grace said: "I am so excited to share my news that I have joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the role of Lily Platt." She went on to thank the Stagebox team for their pivotal role in her journey. The young star added: "It's been a brilliant few months since my first audition, which wouldn't have happened without the fantastic Stagebox team (who I can't thank enough! ). "The whole Corrie team, the cast and crew have been absolutely amazing, I couldn't have asked for any more support during my first few weeks filming on the cobbles." Sydney Martin, who plays Betsy Swain, commented: "Smashing it! ! I love the sass you give her." Jack P Shepherd, who plays her on-screen father David Platt, chimed in: "Yay! Great to have part of the family Grace." Grace became the sixth actress to step into the shoes of Lily since the character's introduction in 2013.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street newcomer 'so excited' as she makes debut as daughter of soap legend
Coronation Street's Grace Ashcroft-Gardiner has taken over the role of Lily Platt from Brooke Malonie and has already made her debut on the Cobbles in recent weeks Coronation Street's latest addition, Grace Ashcroft-Gardiner, has stepped into the shoes of Lily Platt on the beloved ITV soap. The young actress couldn't contain her joy as she announced her new gig to her followers, taking over from Brooke Malonie who portrayed Lily since 2016. Grace's debut scenes as Lily have already graced our screens, and she took to Instagram to express her thrill: "I am so excited to share my news that I have joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the role of Lily Platt." She went on to thank the Stagebox team for their pivotal role in her journey: "It's been a brilliant few months since my first audition, which wouldn't have happened without the fantastic Stagebox team (who I can't thank enough! ). "The whole Corrie team, the cast and crew have been absolutely amazing, I couldn't have asked for any more support during my first few weeks filming on the cobbles," she added, inviting her fans to tune in to her initial episodes, reports OK!. Grace's announcement was met with a flood of congratulatory messages, including warm welcomes from her co-stars. Sydney Martin, who plays Betsy Swain, commented: "Smashing it! ! I love the sass you give her." Jack P Shepherd, who plays her on-screen father David Platt, chimed in: "Yay! Great to have part of the family Grace." Lily, the offspring of David and the late Kylie Platt (played by Paula Lane), made an impactful return as she caused a stir for cousin Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) by locking him out during a tense moment at school with the menacing Mick Michealis (Joe Layton) lurking nearby. Grace is the sixth actress to step into the shoes of Lily since the character's introduction in 2013. Ava and Lilly Bushell portrayed the character from 2013 to 2014, before handing over the reins to Betsie and Emmie Taylor who played Lily from 2014 to 2016. Brooke then assumed the role from 2016 to 2025, with Grace now set to continue as Lily. Prior to Lily's birth, David discovered that his half-brother Nick Tilsley (played by Ben Price) had an affair with his wife Kylie, raising doubts about Lily's paternity. This revelation sparked a vendetta against Nick, culminating in a car crash indirectly caused by David. Following Lily's birth in August 2013, Nick coerced David into arranging a DNA test, threatening to expose David's role in the car accident that left Nick in a coma for several weeks. The DNA test ultimately confirmed that David was indeed Lily's father.
