Former Hollyoaks and Mr Selfridge actor Oliver Farnworth has been cast as Gavin, the long-lost son of Les Dennis's character Michael.
Oliver Farnworth
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Oliver Farnworth
Farnworth said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. Having spent my childhood in the North, to be given the opportunity to return and work on such an iconic, popular TV show is a dream and feels like a natural homecoming. I can't wait to tread the cobbles!"
Blackburn added: "Sexy, confident, engaging and yet still with edge and depth, Oliver as an actor has got it all and I can't wait to see Gavin light up our screens."
The characters Callum (Kylie's ex) and Gavin have been tipped to cause fireworks on the cobbles as their respective pasts will no doubt make a big impact on the Platt family over the next few months.