Introducing the new Corrie hunks

‘Coronation Street’ producers have unveiled the latest editions to their cast with a “street fighter”-themed photoshoot.

The actors will be playing a returning Ryan Connor and Carla Connor’s brother Rob Donovan.

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Michelle’s son Ryan has been recast after Ben Thompson quit the show, and will now be played by Sol Heras. The other role is that of Carla Connor’s brother Rob Donovan, who will be played by Marc Baylis.

Baylis has had roles on ‘Misfits’ and ‘Law and Order: UK’ while Heras was previously seen on ‘Rock Rivals’ and ‘Hollyoaks Later’.

‘Coronation Street' producer Phil Collinson said "Carla's brother Rob is the latest in a long line of handsome ‘Corrie’ charmers and is sure to set hearts fluttering in Weatherfield from the minute he arrives. The audience can expect thrills and a few broken hearts when this handsome bad boy hits town.

"Ryan returns carrying a dark secret and Michelle is going to have the fight of her life as she battles to get her troubled son back on the straight and narrow. Sol is a brilliant young actor and I'm so excited to welcome him to the cast."

Over the summer the pair will shake things up on the cobbles and clash themselves when Rob decides to “teach Ryan a thing or two about family loyalty".