Coronation Street have cast Ryan Mulvey for a new story that will air this spring.
Ryan is best known as JJ Osborne in Hollyoaks, and has recently left the Channel 4 soap following the conclusion of a groundbreaking plotline.
Introduced early last year, JJ is the estranged son of Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor-Dawson), and arrived in the village with his sister Frankie (Isabelle Smith).
Whilst it initially seemed that the twins were overly protective of one another, it soon became apparent that Frankie was was actually fearful of him after suffering years of sexual abuse.
Their mum Suzanne (Suzanne Hall) had long ignored her claims, allowing JJ – in horrific scenes – to rape his own sibling.
The abuser was diagnosed with leukaemia and recorded a video confession for Frankie, finally admitting what he did.
Frankie, however, donated her bone marrow so that he could live, hoping that he would be well enough to stand trial and pay for his crimes.
When the case went to trial, JJ claimed that his confession was recorded under duress, but he finally admitted to the crimes and the jury found him guilty.
Now, according to The Sun, Ryan has bagged himself a new role on the long-running ITV drama and will be heading to Weatherfield in the coming weeks.
This is a huge scoop for the cobbles, as both Ryan and co-star Isabelle were praised for tackling the controversial story.
Despite some criticism from viewers, Hollyoaks boss Hannah Cheers previously spoke of why the taboo subject needed to be tackled.
‘Sibling sexual abuse is a subject matter that desperately merits attention and recognition,’ she said.
‘It’s one of the most infrequently disclosed forms of sexual abuse, yet the statistics are startling. Hollyoaks is shining a light on this issue for the first time in a long-term soap storyline because we need to get this conversation started amongst our multi-generational audience.
‘Our research, story, script and writing teams have devoted themselves to telling this story truthfully and passionately.
‘I believe this story will make an impact for years to come and I am proud that Hollyoaks is still breaking new ground almost four decades on. That’s what we’re here for.’
