Thurs 27th Nov
Corrie’s factory girls are in for a surprise in 2009 when they get a new boss.
He comes in the shape of mystery man - Luke Strong.
But no one is more shocked than Tony Gordon, who finds himself having to answer to cool hand Luke, who turns out to be the majority shareholder of Underworld!
Mancunian actor Craig Kelly has been cast to play Luke – an old business associate of Carla Gordon’s.
Carla leaves Tony and Weatherfield in February after their marriage breaks down and actress Alison King goes on maternity leave.
Tony has no idea where she has gone and is stunned when Luke arrives in the factory and starts calling the shots.
But Luke soon wins over the factory girls with his charm and good looks and Tony finds himself on the back foot.
Carla has asked Luke to look after her business affairs and it isn’t long before he decides to buy her share – making him Tony’s boss!
A Coronation Street spokesperson said: “It looks like Tony may have met his match in Luke Strong. He’s a bit of a mystery man and Tony doesn’t know what his motives are for buying into the business or how he knows Carla. Luke is certainly going to make things difficult for Mr Gordon.”
Craig’s credits include Queer as Folk, Waking the Dead, Casualty and Clocking Off.
Corrie bosses have also just announced the casting of actress Stephanie Beecham. Click on the link below for more details.