Coronation Street spoilers follow.
A Coronation Street newcomer has weighed in on joining the ITV soap as part of a murder plot that hits close to home for Tim Metcalfe. Anya Dewin, who makes her Corrie debut this week, has posted a snap outside the iconic Rovers Return pub as she shared her longtime “dream” to star on the soap.
Taking to Instagram, the actor reflected on playing Lucy Parkinson, the daughter of Tim’s cousin Richie, played by Nathan Sussex. Lucy has a very tough time after Richie is accused of murdering his wife, with the teen being taken in by Tim and Sally after he dad gets arrested.
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Now, Dewin said she is “so grateful” for being part of the cast of Corrie as her co-stars throw their support behind her.
“I still can’t quite believe I get to say this, but I’m so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street!” Dewin wrote in the caption.
“This has been such a blessing, working alongside the most beautiful people, and getting to live out a dream I’ve had for so long,” she continued.
“Some dreams really come true don’t they?” she rounded off her introductory post, writing: “”There’s a new girl on the Cobbles….”
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Her co-stars, including Sally Metcalfe star Sally Dynevor, gave Dewin a warm welcome.
“You’re wonderful and we love you,” Dynevor wrote as Bethany Platt star Lucy Fallon hinted at her and Anya sharing a dressing room on set.
“YAAAAAAAYYYY ROOMIE !!!!” she wrote with a lightning and a pink heart emojis.
George Shuttleworth star Tony Maudsley celebrated his co-star, writing: “And you are a DREAM casting!! What a wonderful job you’re doing, Anya!! Welcome aboard!! Roll on Thursday!! HERE COMES LUCY!!!”
Sydney Martin, who’s received praise for a stroke storyline involving her character Betsy Swain, also offered her support and encouragement to Dewin, writing: “can’t wait to watch you shine sweet girl”.
More comments came from Corrie stars Cait Fitton, Amy Robbins and Jude Riordan.
Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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