List of Coronation Street characters (2020)

Danny Tomlinson, played by Dylan Brady, first appeared in episode 10,006, first broadcast on 14 February 2020.[1] Details about the character and Brady's casting were announced on 9 February 2020.[2] On his casting, Brady commented "I met with casting director Gennie Radcliffe and one of the directors and I did a read through. A week later I was told I’d got the part. It was so exciting, to be a part of a show that’s so ingrained in my childhood. I grew up watching it."[3]

Danny is introduced as a former colleague of Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges),[4] who comes out as gay to Ed. Ed is shocked, but supports Danny. When he leaves, Ed's son James Bailey (Nathan Graham) kisses him, and it is revealed that they have a romantic history. James is not out as gay to his father, and Danny struggles with lying to Ed, so James promises to come out. Danny accidentally tweets James, asking him when they can see each other, which the media see. James is outed, and despite apologising to him, he does not forgive Danny.

Scott Emberton, portrayed by Tom Roberts, first appeared on 15 April 2020.[5] Scott is introduced a visitor staying at the Rovers' B&B, who has an undisclosed connection to established character Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley). Upon his arrival, Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard) flirts with Scott, and he buys her a drink.

Talking to Inside Soap on his character's connection to Johnny, Roberts commented: "It's obvious that Johnny fears Scott – he thought this guy was out of his life forever and now he’s turned up at his B&B!", adding: "He greets Johnny as though he’s really pleased to see him, but there are things underneath that haven’t yet come to the surface. It’s pretty clear that Johnny wants to avoid Scott".[6] On Scott's relationship with Liz, Roberts said: "Scott is drawn to Liz McDonald. He spends a lot of time propping up the Rovers bar, being quick with the jokes and banter. This is a man who lives quite a transient life because he’s a building project manager, so he moves from job to job around the country."[6]

Laura Neelan, played by Kel Allen, first appeared on 27 April 2020.[7] Laura is the mother of Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson) who arrives in Weatherfield to question why Gary Windass (Mikey North) is seeing Kelly so much. Laura asks Gary where her husband, Rick Neelan (Greg Wood) is, and instead of telling Laura he killed Rick, he says that Rick is abroad. As Gary is secretly paying for Kelly's private school fees, he asks why Kelly is now attending Weatherfield High, and he tells her that Rick wants her to attend private school again.

Details surrounding Allen's casting were announced on 26 March 2020.[8] Allen has appeared in Coronation Street previously, as Lulu Lockett, a club owner that Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) worked for in 2018.[9]

Nicky Wheatley, played by Kimberley Hart-Simpson, made her first appearance on 17 June 2020. The characters casting was announced on 2 June 2020, with the actress who has previously appeared on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks confirming her casting on Instagram.[10] Nicky is introduced as a love interest for established character Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), with actor Mallard comparing her to Daniel's ex-wife Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn). He commented: "Nicky has no boundaries and for Daniel, who is so uptight, it's refreshing to have someone who doesn't tip-toe around him. She is very bolshy and that is what attracts him. She is very opposite to Sinead, because Sinead wasn't like that, but they are both a similar height, both are blonde, and from the first glance, subconsciously, he will have been drawn to her. Maybe subconsciously, Nicky also reminds Daniel of Sinead in a way."[11] Hart-Simpson expressed her joy at being casted in Coronation Street, having wanted to appear in the soap for over ten years prior to her casting. She commented: "I love other soaps and love other TV programmes, but it’s just in my blood and if you snapped me in half, I’d say Corrie no doubt. What they do for women on that programme is just incredible." She also talked about having an interaction with Barbara Knox, who plays Rita Tanner, on her first day which left her star-struck.[12]

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