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12-09-2014, 12:41
Coronation Street bosses have released some stylish Rat Pack-themed photos showing off Weatherfield's newest male characters.
Show bosses are promising that there are big plans for existing regulars Luke Britton and Zeedan Nazir in the coming months, as well as upcoming new arrivals Callum Logan and Gavin Rodwell.
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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The newcomers are being billed as Corrie's new Rat Pack
Dean Fagan's character Luke has already made his mark on the cobbles following a brief flirtation with Carla Barlow and a short-lived fling with Katy Armstrong.
Maria Connor will become the next local lady to catch Luke's eye, but whether he will bring some happiness to the life of the unlucky-in-love single mum remains to be seen.
Elsewhere, former Shameless actor Qasim Akhtar made his first appearance on Corrie this month in the role of Kal's son Zeedan.
While Zeedan caused a stir with his disapproval of Kal's new partner Leanne Tilsley, show producers have teased that it can't be too long before romance is on his own mind and someone captures his attention.
Meanwhile, as previously announced, actor Sean Ward has been cast in the role of Kylie Platt's bad boy ex Callum.
An upcoming storyline will see Kylie decide to seek out Callum as she wants answers about their son Max's medical condition following his ADHD diagnosis.
While Kylie's intentions are initially good, Callum's charm and dark edge will make him impossible for her to avoid.
Callum slowly manages to lure Kylie back into the life she left behind, leaving viewers to wonder whether she really can escape from her past.
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Sean Ward as Callum Logan in Coronation Street
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Sean Ward as Callum Logan
Finally, former Hollyoaks and Mr Selfridge actor Oliver Farnworth has been announced for the part of Michael Rodwell's son Gavin.
Little is known about Gavin's arrival on the cobbles, except that he has a dark secret and may not be everything he seems.
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Oliver Farnwoth plays Gavin Rodwell in Coronation Street
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Oliver Farnwoth plays Gavin Rodwell
A Coronation Street statement teased: "Women of Weatherfield watch out - there is a new Rat Pack on the street and they are going to be breaking some hearts!
"As the nights draw in and summer comes to an end, temperatures will still be rising on Coronation Street as these four sexy guys make their presence known."
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn added: "These four guys are certainly going to make their mark in the coming months. They are sexy, confident, engaging and yet still with edge and depth. The women of Weatherfield won't know what's hit them."
A behind-the-scenes video from the Rat Pack-themed shoot is also now available to watch on Coronation Street's official website.
Show bosses are promising that there are big plans for existing regulars Luke Britton and Zeedan Nazir in the coming months, as well as upcoming new arrivals Callum Logan and Gavin Rodwell.
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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Coronation Street's Gavin, Luke, Callum and Zeedan
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The newcomers are being billed as Corrie's new Rat Pack
Dean Fagan's character Luke has already made his mark on the cobbles following a brief flirtation with Carla Barlow and a short-lived fling with Katy Armstrong.
Maria Connor will become the next local lady to catch Luke's eye, but whether he will bring some happiness to the life of the unlucky-in-love single mum remains to be seen.
Elsewhere, former Shameless actor Qasim Akhtar made his first appearance on Corrie this month in the role of Kal's son Zeedan.
While Zeedan caused a stir with his disapproval of Kal's new partner Leanne Tilsley, show producers have teased that it can't be too long before romance is on his own mind and someone captures his attention.
Meanwhile, as previously announced, actor Sean Ward has been cast in the role of Kylie Platt's bad boy ex Callum.
An upcoming storyline will see Kylie decide to seek out Callum as she wants answers about their son Max's medical condition following his ADHD diagnosis.
While Kylie's intentions are initially good, Callum's charm and dark edge will make him impossible for her to avoid.
Callum slowly manages to lure Kylie back into the life she left behind, leaving viewers to wonder whether she really can escape from her past.
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Sean Ward as Callum Logan in Coronation Street
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Sean Ward as Callum Logan
Finally, former Hollyoaks and Mr Selfridge actor Oliver Farnworth has been announced for the part of Michael Rodwell's son Gavin.
Little is known about Gavin's arrival on the cobbles, except that he has a dark secret and may not be everything he seems.
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Oliver Farnwoth plays Gavin Rodwell in Coronation Street
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Oliver Farnwoth plays Gavin Rodwell
A Coronation Street statement teased: "Women of Weatherfield watch out - there is a new Rat Pack on the street and they are going to be breaking some hearts!
"As the nights draw in and summer comes to an end, temperatures will still be rising on Coronation Street as these four sexy guys make their presence known."
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn added: "These four guys are certainly going to make their mark in the coming months. They are sexy, confident, engaging and yet still with edge and depth. The women of Weatherfield won't know what's hit them."
A behind-the-scenes video from the Rat Pack-themed shoot is also now available to watch on Coronation Street's official website.