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Metro
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Whereabouts of missing Coronation Street character ahead of star's re-cast
A young Coronation Street actor has departed the show, meaning another new face will soon join the cast. Carter-J Murphy joined the ITV soap as Harry Platt towards the end of last year. The character was born in 2016 and is the son of Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) and villain Callum Logan. Callum was killed by Kylie Platt before Harry was born, and his body was buried underneath the annex at No.8. After Harry's birth, the body was discovered, and Sarah was hospitalised for postnatal psychosis, having believed that Callum was still alive. Carter-J has only played the role for a handful of episodes, as an amazing opportunity has seen the young star depart the show. It's said the actor has been cast in Matilda the Musical and due to the fact he couldn't juggle the tour and filming for Corrie, he has left. Prior to Carter-J playing Harry, twins Freddie and Isaac Rhodes portrayed the role. Also according to The Sun, an actor called Josh has taken over the role, with his first scenes expected to air within the coming weeks. Carter-J made his screen debut in 2024 in the new Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, playing a younger version of the singer himself. Harry's absence, due to the recast, was referenced on screen last night, with Sarah revealing that she'd sent him to holiday club. Harry was apparently unhappy with this arrangement, as all of his other friends have been on family holidays. Another Platt family member was recast earlier this year, with a star called Grace Ashcroft-Gardner taking over the role as Lily Platt. The actress made her debut in a dramatic episode that saw Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) escape prison and storm Weatherfield High School in search of his daughter Joanie Michaelis (Savannah Pennington). As students realised what was going on, they went in search of safety in locked classrooms. Lily's cousin, Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan), ran through the corridor and arrived at the door Lily was on the other side of. Sam banged the door, desperate for Lily to open it but she was consumed with fear, meaning she completely froze. In the aftermath of this, Sam struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. The ordeal also reminded him of how his mother Natasha died. In 2022, Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) escaped from prison and went in search of revenge on Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). He pulled the trigger on a gun, believing he was shooting Leanne, but realised moments later that it wasn't her. Sam's mum Natasha later died in hospital. Newcomer Grace has taken over the role from young actress Brooke Malonie, who had played Lily since 2016. Taking to Instagram last month, Grace shared her excitement at joining the ITV soap. Alongside several behind-the-scenes pictures, she wrote: 'I am so excited to share my news that I have joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the role of Lily Platt!' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! She went on to thank her management saying: '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!). More Trending '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 continued, before urging her followers to watch her first episodes. Lily is David Platt's only daughter, who he shared with Kylie Platt before she was tragically murdered in emotional scenes. View More » This article was originally published August 14, 2025. MORE: 'Proudest of days!' Emmerdale legend reveals she is now 10 years sober MORE: Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley makes big change in preparation for Eva Price return MORE: David's feud with Kit reignites as Sarah faces major accusation in Coronation Street
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Corrie recasts character for a second time in a year as new star begins filming
A young Coronation Street actor has departed the show, meaning another new face will soon join the cast. Carter-J Murphy joined the ITV soap as Harry Platt towards the end of last year. The character was born in 2016 and is the son of Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) and villain Callum Logan. Callum was killed by Kylie Platt before Harry was born, and his body was buried underneath the annex at No.8. After Harry's birth, the body was discovered, and Sarah was hospitalised for postnatal psychosis, having believed that Callum was still alive. Carter-J has only played the role for a handful of episodes, as an amazing opportunity has seen the young star depart the show. It's said the actor has been cast in Matilda the Musical and due to the fact he couldn't juggle the tour and filming for Corrie, he has left. Prior to Carter-J playing Harry, twins Freddie and Isaac Rhodes portrayed the role. Also according to The Sun, an actor called Josh has taken over the role, with his first scenes expected to air within the coming weeks. Carter-J made his screen debut in 2024 in the new Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, playing a younger version of the singer himself. Another Platt family member was recast earlier this year, with a star called Grace Ashcroft-Gardner taking over the role as Lily Platt. The actress made her debut in a dramatic episode that saw Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) escape prison and storm Weatherfield High School in search of his daughter Joanie Michaelis (Savannah Pennington). As students realised what was going on, they went in search of safety in locked classrooms. Lily's cousin, Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan), ran through the corridor and arrived at the door Lily was on the other side of. Sam banged the door, desperate for Lily to open it but she was consumed with fear, meaning she completely froze. In the aftermath of this, Sam struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. The ordeal also reminded him of how his mother Natasha died. In 2022, Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) escaped from prison and went in search of revenge on Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). He pulled the trigger on a gun, believing he was shooting Leanne, but realised moments later that it wasn't her. Sam's mum Natasha later died in hospital. Newcomer Grace has taken over the role from young actress Brooke Malonie, who had played Lily since 2016. More Trending Taking to Instagram last month, Grace shared her excitement at joining the ITV soap. Alongside several behind-the-scenes pictures, she wrote: 'I am so excited to share my news that I have joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the role of Lily Platt!' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! She went on to thank her management saying: '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 continued, before urging her followers to watch her first episodes. View More » Lily is David Platt's only daughter, who he shared with Kylie Platt before she was tragically murdered in emotional scenes. MORE: All 21 Coronation Street pictures as affair is finally exposed MORE: Emmerdale star hints at when Ray story will end as he confirms how long he's there for MORE: Hollyoaks star, 45, confirms she is pregnant with first baby
Daily Mirror
6 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.
The Advertiser
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Robbie Williams gets 'Heaps Normal' in new collab with Canberra-born brand
A Canberra-born non-alcoholic brewery has now got a British pop star as a creative collaborator. It was announced on Monday that Robbie Williams has joined forces with Heaps Normal as a creative collaborator and an investor as the brand enters the British market. The musician, who was last in Australia over Christmas and New Year's for his biopic Better Man, said the decision to team up with the beer brand was a personal one. "Teaming up with Heaps Normal is personal for me," Williams said. "I saw what they were doing, creatively and culturally, when I was down in Australia, and I really wanted to get involved. "I love the ethos of the Heaps brand, and I'm excited for what we're going to achieve together around the world." After first encountering Heaps Normal during his recent tour of Australia, Williams messaged the brand, and the relationship grew from there. In June, the singer also did an advertisement on his social media for the beer brand. "I met the Heaps Normal guys when I was down in Australia, and they showed me the mission they're on to change the way people play. I'm impressed - the love is real," he wrote in an Instagram post. While there are no specific details about what is in the works, Williams plans to work with the Heaps Normal team on creative campaigns, cultural moments, and new product ideas - all aimed at sparking more honest conversations about how and why we drink. The brand also said that Williams' commitment was long-term. Since it was launched out of Canberra in 2020, Heaps Normal - led by punk promoter Andy Miller, brewer Ben Holdstock and pro surfer Jordy Smith - has become Australia's top-selling independent non-alc beer. As well as picking up a slew of awards along the way, Heaps Normal has been at the forefront of the non-alcoholic movement here in Australia. And while its music roots might not be as deep as Williams', the team at Heaps Normal has also been a supporter of the live music industry down under. Now, it's setting its sights on the UK. After soft launching into the market in June, Heaps Normal's products are now in more than 170 pubs and retailers throughout the country. "Heaps Normal isn't just about non-alc beer - it's about culture," Heaps Normal co-founder and CEO Andy Miller said. "Robbie gets that. He's been on his own journey, and he brings an incredible creative energy that lines up with what we stand for as a brand. "For a small, independent business, having Robbie advocating for us and spreading the Heaps Normal ethos to his community is wild. It's a long way from the early days of Heaps Normal when we were getting laughed out of pubs, that's for sure." A Canberra-born non-alcoholic brewery has now got a British pop star as a creative collaborator. It was announced on Monday that Robbie Williams has joined forces with Heaps Normal as a creative collaborator and an investor as the brand enters the British market. The musician, who was last in Australia over Christmas and New Year's for his biopic Better Man, said the decision to team up with the beer brand was a personal one. "Teaming up with Heaps Normal is personal for me," Williams said. "I saw what they were doing, creatively and culturally, when I was down in Australia, and I really wanted to get involved. "I love the ethos of the Heaps brand, and I'm excited for what we're going to achieve together around the world." After first encountering Heaps Normal during his recent tour of Australia, Williams messaged the brand, and the relationship grew from there. In June, the singer also did an advertisement on his social media for the beer brand. "I met the Heaps Normal guys when I was down in Australia, and they showed me the mission they're on to change the way people play. I'm impressed - the love is real," he wrote in an Instagram post. While there are no specific details about what is in the works, Williams plans to work with the Heaps Normal team on creative campaigns, cultural moments, and new product ideas - all aimed at sparking more honest conversations about how and why we drink. The brand also said that Williams' commitment was long-term. Since it was launched out of Canberra in 2020, Heaps Normal - led by punk promoter Andy Miller, brewer Ben Holdstock and pro surfer Jordy Smith - has become Australia's top-selling independent non-alc beer. As well as picking up a slew of awards along the way, Heaps Normal has been at the forefront of the non-alcoholic movement here in Australia. And while its music roots might not be as deep as Williams', the team at Heaps Normal has also been a supporter of the live music industry down under. Now, it's setting its sights on the UK. After soft launching into the market in June, Heaps Normal's products are now in more than 170 pubs and retailers throughout the country. "Heaps Normal isn't just about non-alc beer - it's about culture," Heaps Normal co-founder and CEO Andy Miller said. "Robbie gets that. He's been on his own journey, and he brings an incredible creative energy that lines up with what we stand for as a brand. "For a small, independent business, having Robbie advocating for us and spreading the Heaps Normal ethos to his community is wild. It's a long way from the early days of Heaps Normal when we were getting laughed out of pubs, that's for sure." A Canberra-born non-alcoholic brewery has now got a British pop star as a creative collaborator. It was announced on Monday that Robbie Williams has joined forces with Heaps Normal as a creative collaborator and an investor as the brand enters the British market. The musician, who was last in Australia over Christmas and New Year's for his biopic Better Man, said the decision to team up with the beer brand was a personal one. "Teaming up with Heaps Normal is personal for me," Williams said. "I saw what they were doing, creatively and culturally, when I was down in Australia, and I really wanted to get involved. "I love the ethos of the Heaps brand, and I'm excited for what we're going to achieve together around the world." After first encountering Heaps Normal during his recent tour of Australia, Williams messaged the brand, and the relationship grew from there. In June, the singer also did an advertisement on his social media for the beer brand. "I met the Heaps Normal guys when I was down in Australia, and they showed me the mission they're on to change the way people play. I'm impressed - the love is real," he wrote in an Instagram post. While there are no specific details about what is in the works, Williams plans to work with the Heaps Normal team on creative campaigns, cultural moments, and new product ideas - all aimed at sparking more honest conversations about how and why we drink. The brand also said that Williams' commitment was long-term. Since it was launched out of Canberra in 2020, Heaps Normal - led by punk promoter Andy Miller, brewer Ben Holdstock and pro surfer Jordy Smith - has become Australia's top-selling independent non-alc beer. As well as picking up a slew of awards along the way, Heaps Normal has been at the forefront of the non-alcoholic movement here in Australia. And while its music roots might not be as deep as Williams', the team at Heaps Normal has also been a supporter of the live music industry down under. Now, it's setting its sights on the UK. After soft launching into the market in June, Heaps Normal's products are now in more than 170 pubs and retailers throughout the country. "Heaps Normal isn't just about non-alc beer - it's about culture," Heaps Normal co-founder and CEO Andy Miller said. "Robbie gets that. He's been on his own journey, and he brings an incredible creative energy that lines up with what we stand for as a brand. "For a small, independent business, having Robbie advocating for us and spreading the Heaps Normal ethos to his community is wild. It's a long way from the early days of Heaps Normal when we were getting laughed out of pubs, that's for sure." A Canberra-born non-alcoholic brewery has now got a British pop star as a creative collaborator. It was announced on Monday that Robbie Williams has joined forces with Heaps Normal as a creative collaborator and an investor as the brand enters the British market. The musician, who was last in Australia over Christmas and New Year's for his biopic Better Man, said the decision to team up with the beer brand was a personal one. "Teaming up with Heaps Normal is personal for me," Williams said. "I saw what they were doing, creatively and culturally, when I was down in Australia, and I really wanted to get involved. "I love the ethos of the Heaps brand, and I'm excited for what we're going to achieve together around the world." After first encountering Heaps Normal during his recent tour of Australia, Williams messaged the brand, and the relationship grew from there. In June, the singer also did an advertisement on his social media for the beer brand. "I met the Heaps Normal guys when I was down in Australia, and they showed me the mission they're on to change the way people play. I'm impressed - the love is real," he wrote in an Instagram post. While there are no specific details about what is in the works, Williams plans to work with the Heaps Normal team on creative campaigns, cultural moments, and new product ideas - all aimed at sparking more honest conversations about how and why we drink. The brand also said that Williams' commitment was long-term. Since it was launched out of Canberra in 2020, Heaps Normal - led by punk promoter Andy Miller, brewer Ben Holdstock and pro surfer Jordy Smith - has become Australia's top-selling independent non-alc beer. As well as picking up a slew of awards along the way, Heaps Normal has been at the forefront of the non-alcoholic movement here in Australia. And while its music roots might not be as deep as Williams', the team at Heaps Normal has also been a supporter of the live music industry down under. Now, it's setting its sights on the UK. After soft launching into the market in June, Heaps Normal's products are now in more than 170 pubs and retailers throughout the country. "Heaps Normal isn't just about non-alc beer - it's about culture," Heaps Normal co-founder and CEO Andy Miller said. "Robbie gets that. He's been on his own journey, and he brings an incredible creative energy that lines up with what we stand for as a brand. "For a small, independent business, having Robbie advocating for us and spreading the Heaps Normal ethos to his community is wild. It's a long way from the early days of Heaps Normal when we were getting laughed out of pubs, that's for sure."
Hindustan Times
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Better Man on OTT: When, where to stream Robbie Williams' musical biopic in India
British singer Robbie Williams' Better Man is not just your typical run-of-the-mill celebrity story. Instead of a human actor taking on the lead role, the biopic's mischievous star is a computer-generated chimpanzee. This quirky digital primate helped the movie snag a prestigious Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 97th Academy Awards. The wild creative choice of the filmmakers makes you wonder just how this cheeky little ape is going to tell the inspiring tale of the music legend. So, grab your popcorn as Better Man is set to make its digital debut in India on Lionsgate Play soon. Better Man When and where to watch Better Man? Robbie Williams' biopic will release on August 29, 2025, on Lionsgate Play and OTTplay Premium. Director Michael Gracey's movie offers a fascinating exploration of Robbie's life, delving into his struggles and achievements with a unique perspective. Better Man cast members Robbie Williams' titular role has been brought to life by Jonno Davies, who lends his voice and moves to the motion-capture magic of the chimpanzee. The rest of the cast includes Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, and Tom Budge in key roles. What can you expect from Robbie Williams' biopic? Better Man delves into Robbie Williams' life, who is from a small town and became a global superstar. The movie takes his fans back to his childhood, showing his journey as he became a beloved member of the boy band Take That, and later a chart-topping solo artist. Better Man doesn't shy away from portraying the facts of Robbie Williams' hard life choices, like his battles with fame, his addictions that ruined him, and his mental health issues. Instead of just being a biopic, the movie offers a peek into Robbie's mind, using creative twists to tell his story in a quirky way. Better Man also highlights the musician's live performances, concerts, and his connection with his fans. The unique visual features an unconventional ape symbol, offering a different experience for the viewers. Robbie Williams' take on chimpanzee portrayal According to USA Today, Robbie Williams earlier revealed in a video chat interview that he was quite excited about director Michael Gracey's idea of portraying him as a chimpanzee in the musical biopic. According to him, the character is a chimp, not a monkey, because it does not have a tail. Williams finds this unique idea absolutely genius, the report further stated.
