List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 2025

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.

Mick and Lou

Mick and Lou will make their first appearances in February 2025 as part of Coronation Street's new family.[2][3] The characters 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 Brown (Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Maudsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street.[2] 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).[2][4][5] 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, but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!"[2][6][7] 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!"[2][8] Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors".[2]

Carl Webster

Carl Webster
Coronation Street character
ClassificationFuture; TBA
Introduced byKate Brooks
In-universe information
FatherBill Webster
MotherElaine Prior
Half-brothersKevin Webster
Half-sistersDebbie Webster
NephewsJake Webster
Jack Webster
NiecesRosie Webster
Sophie Webster

Carl Webster will make his first appearance in 2025.[3] The character's introduction was announced on 24 December 2024, though the casting had not been revealed at that point.[9][10] 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).[9] 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.[9][11] Coronation Street producer 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.[10]

Brie

Brie, played by Jessica Ellis, will make her first appearance in 2025 as an inmate in prison where Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) is serving time for the murder of Joel Deering (Calum Lill).[12] Ellis' guest role was announced on 7 January 2025.[12] 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."[12] Sarrubba also revealed: "As Lauren's trial begins, Brie tells her that her baby son Frankie would be better off without her."[12] James Hibbs from Radio Times revealed: "We already know that Brie will be seen purposefully antagonising her in prison."[13]


References

  1. ^ Rocks, Chelsea (9 December 2020). "Coronation Street: original cast, what happened in the first episode - and when the 60th anniversary episodes are on TV". Yorkshire Evening Post. Yorkshire Post Newspapers. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Kilkelly, Daniel (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street announces new characters and surprise exits for 2025". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b Knight, Lewis (2 January 2025). "Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Corrie's new family". Inside Soap. No. 1. 4–10 January 2025. pp. 8–9.
  5. ^ Hughes, Johnathon (1 January 2025). "Coronation Street 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  6. ^ Sansome, Jessica (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street announces arrival of new 'ruffian' family with link to Chesney Brown and Kit Green". Manchester Evening News. Reach plc. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  7. ^ Crutchley, Joe (28 December 2024). "Coronation Street confirms new family to 'stir up trouble' - but it's bad news for Kit". Plymouth Live. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  8. ^ Slade, Alison (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street to introduce three huge new characters set to shock the cobbles". What to Watch. Future plc. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  9. ^ a b c Crutchley, Joe (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street's Kevin and Debbie Webster estranged brother set to rock Weatherfield". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  10. ^ a b Sansome, Jessica (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street confirms arrival of Webster family member fans have never seen amid shock diagnosis". Manchester Evening News. Reach plc. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Kevin's cancer shock". Inside Soap. No. 1. 4–10 January 2025. p. 9.
  12. ^ a b c d Sarrubba, Stefania (8 January 2025). "Coronation Street role revealed for ex-Hollyoaks star". Digital Spy.
  13. ^ Hibbs, James (8 January 2025). "Coronation Street casts ex-Hollyoaks star for Lauren prison scenes". Radio Times.