Corrie recast Ryan Connor

Some new faces set to join the Cobbles this summer...

10:23 18 May 2012

Coronation Street bosses have released images promoting the return of Michelle Connor's son, Ryan, and Carla Connor's brother, Rob Donovan.

The pictures show actor's Sol Heras and Marc Baylis who will be seen on the Cobbles this summer.

It was also revealed that the role of Ryan has been recast, after the original actor, Ben Thompson, decided he did not want to return to the part.

Hard-man Rob will arrive in Wetherfield after being released from prison and heads straight for his sister, Carla for help starting a new life.

Meanwhile, Ryan will return to the Street after he was thrown out of university in Glasgow.

Phil Collinson, Coronation Street producer, said of the new arrivals:

"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 IÂ’m so excited to welcome him to the cast."