Young Dennis in EE was born and raised in the USA and does not have an American accent ;)
My kids have been brought up in London all their lives but they have picked up some of my Manchester accent.
Dazzle (20-01-2015)
Coronation Street bosses have announced that Lucy Fallon has taken over the role of Bethany Platt.
The 19-year-old actress started filming at the ITV soap earlier this week, featuring in scenes with her on-screen family members Helen Worth (Gail) and Jack P Shepherd (David).
Corrie newcomer Lucy Fallon with her on-screen family
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Corrie newcomer Lucy Fallon with on-screen family
The Blackpool-born newcomer has secured her first TV role by landing the part and her first scenes will air in late March.
Speaking of her casting, Fallon commented: "Walking onto the set was surreal and nerve wracking, but everyone has been really welcoming and I am thrilled to have been given this great opportunity."
Corrie chiefs had originally cast Katie Redford in the role of Bethany, but she was dropped from the show days later after it emerged that she had lied about her age to win the role.
Redford told the ITV soap's team that she was 19, but in reality she is 25. This made her 11 years older than 14-year-old Bethany.
Bethany's first scenes back on the cobbles will see her arrive unexpectedly from Milan following a huge argument with her mum Sarah, played by Tina O'Brien.
Sarah returns to Weatherfield a week later in the hope of bringing Bethany back to Italy, but both end up staying put on the Street.
I'm not really sure why Bethany would have an Italian accent. She was born and brought up in Manchester and learnt her English there. I know that if people move to places like Australia or America they can sometimes pick up the local accent (although my cousin has lived in Australia for 30 years and hasn't) but that's because people around them are speaking English in an American or Australian accent. I doubt if many people round Bethany will be speaking English in an Italian accent. Surely she will have learnt to speak Italian and therefore will not be hearing English spoken with an Italian accent enough to pick it up.
Last edited by parkerman; 29-01-2015 at 11:39. Reason: Typo
Dazzle (29-01-2015)
I bet they won't bother having an italian accent. I hope not
Dazzle (29-01-2015)
New Beth looks older too
at least she is 19 and not 25. I will still find her more believable
Dazzle (31-01-2015)
Coronation Street's Bethany Platt will turn shoplifter when she returns to Weatherfield later this year.
Newcomer Lucy Fallon, who has taken on the role of Bethany, was spotted filming dramatic scenes for her character on location in Manchester today (February 9).
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location for Coronation Street
Bethany steals from a shop
An upcoming episode will see Bethany head out for a shopping trip with her mum Sarah (Tina O'Brien) but when Sarah is distracted by bad boy Callum Logan (Sean Ward) trying to chat her up, it provides an opportunity for Bethany to cause some trouble.
Paparazzi pictures taken on location show that Bethany will barely attempt to hide her petty crime, rushing out of a shop with a tagged pink garment clearly on display.
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location for Coronation Street
Sarah argues with Callum
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location for Coronation Street
Bethany has the stolen item on display
Coronation Street bosses announced Fallon's casting as Bethany late last month.
The 19-year-old newcomer has secured her first TV role by landing the part and her first scenes will air in late March.
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location for Coronation Street
Tina O'Brien has returned to her role as Sarah
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location for Coronation Street
Tina O'Brien & Lucy Fallon filming on location
Corrie chiefs had originally cast Katie Redford in the role of Bethany, but she was dropped from the show days later after it emerged that she had lied about her age to win the role.
The return of Bethany and Sarah will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Platt family, which will cause more stresses for long-standing resident Gail.
While Gail will be pleased to have her daughter and granddaughter back in Weatherfield, there could be trouble in store due to Bethany's rebellious behaviour and Sarah's controversial decision to embark on a romance with Callum.
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