Corrie fans only just realise Carl actor’s Hollywood film role ‘would never have clicked’

Corrie fans only just realise Carl actor’s Hollywood film role ‘would never have clicked’

A Coronation Street villain appears remarkably different in a major Hollywood film released several years ago – but can you identify him?

Jonathan Howard made his entrance on the ITV soap last year, portraying Carl Webster; the estranged sibling of Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie (Sue Devaney). And it’s reasonable to say the antagonist has generated considerable drama throughout his appearance.

Besides embarking on an affair with his sister-in-law Abi Webster (Sally Carman), Carl also committed a ‘hit and run’ on Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and triggered the multi-vehicle collision in Corriedale.

He additionally manipulated his dementia-afflicted mum Debbie (Sue Devaney) into accepting responsibility for the crash, resulting in her serving a short prison sentence.

Jonathan joined the soap last year

And on the cobbles lately, he has discovered that Tyrone was responsible for accidentally crushing him with a vehicle earlier this year, before Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) subsequently rushed him to hospital, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Before his Coronation Street appearance, actor Jonathan featured in numerous films and television programmes, including World War Z and Downton Abbey. However, it’s his part in a significant Hollywood production that has generated substantial discussion.

He had a role in a major Hollywood film

In 2013, Jonathan – who relocated to LA in his 20s – portrayed Ian Boothby in the blockbuster film Thor: The Dark World. The picture also featured Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba and Christopher Eccleston, and it proceeded to earn over £500 million at the Box Office. Upon discovering Jonathan’s appearance in the film, one stunned viewer took to X to declare: “I was today years old when I found out Carl Webster is canon in the MCU…this crossover.”

Another astonished fan exclaimed: “Wtaf that’s CARL!?” A third wrote: “How did I never realise that was him?????? I’ve seen Thor: The Dark World so many times!!!!!” While a fourth gasped: “Oh my god I would never have clicked!!”

Fans have been left stunned by his Marvel movie role

Despite an impressive acting career, Jonathan has recently spoken candidly about battling relentless rejection and lengthy spells out of work. He told the Mirror: “At one point in my mid-30s I was auditioning constantly and getting rejected three times a week, which was tough.

“When you do 200 self-tapes and it’s a constant no and you have two years of being unemployed, at some point you’re going to question whether or not you’re suitable for this, whether or not it’s you as an actor that isn’t good enough.

“During those times, I was dropped by agents too. It’s mentally challenging. I really had to dig deep, persevere and think ‘is this heartbreak worth it all? Do I want this enough?'”