Coronation Street star quits soap just weeks after | UK News

Coronation Street’s Joe Layton is set to bid farewell to the cobbles as his character Mick Michaelis, just a short whereas after making historical past on the ITV soap. Having solely joined final month together with his on-screen associate Lou, Joe’s departure has been confirmed by The Mirror, together with his function at all times meant to be a temporary one.

An inside source disclosed that Joe was signed on a fixed-term contract particularly for a key storyline, dispelling any notions of a “shock” exit. The insider hinted that viewers can count on to see Mick till late July, promising that there is nonetheless “lots more to come” from his character.

Mick and his spouse Lou have definitely shaken issues up in Weatherfield since their arrival, rapidly befriending locals Chesney and Gemma. However, questions linger in regards to the couple’s true intentions and what twists lie forward of their storyline.

Joe expressed his elation at becoming a member of Coronation Street, stating: “Coronation Street is such an institute in British television and to get to walk down the cobbles in Mick’s shoes is so exciting. To also do it alongside Farrel is awesome – we are having great fun together and connecting really well whilst developing our characters.

“It additionally offers the chance to get a look backstage of this enormous machine and be a small cog within the large image of Coronation Street and to work alongside people who take such satisfaction of their work. It’s just a actually pleased place, pleasant and welcoming. I’m going to relish each second of it,” stories The Mirror.

Joe beforehand recalled how excited he was about becoming a member of the soap as a villain. “I actually get pleasure from enjoying what people would check with as a baddie or a villain, as a result of for me essentially the most fascinating factor is all how we transfer previous the primary initial judgment of them, particularly when you are going to be enjoying them,” he said.

“It’s actually fascinating as a result of whenever you’re enjoying a character, a half of you has acquired to like them and empathize with them and perceive them. I at all times suppose ‘how do I get into this character’s sneakers and why is it the way in which he’s and why does he do the issues that he does?’ So I at all times discover it actually rewarding and a actual sort of privilege to any character, however particularly the psychologically advanced characters. Working with Sam and Dolly-Rose has been wonderful, like I mentioned, everybody at Corrie is so welcoming and the Winter-Browns are an iconic household!”

Soon into his debut, it was revealed Mick who has been harassing Chesney, a fan favourite on the show.

The actor commented: “I feel the viewers will probably be shocked to understand that it is Mick who was harassing Chesney all this time as a result of it has been drip fed out and from what I’ve seen, no one knew what was taking place with the person with the silver van. It’s been great to have that sort of depth to play with and it has been enjoyable.”