Coronation Street's Antony Cotton confirms new deal with soap

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has revealed his future as Sean Tully, confirming he's recently signed a new contract with the long-running ITV soap.

Antony, who joined the show back in 2003, confirmed the news that he'll be staying on the cobbles for the foreseeable future, 18 years after making his Weatherfield debut.

"I have just signed a new contract," the actor told Daily Star. "I've always said that if they're happy for me to be there, then I'm happy to be there. If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Admitting that he feels "very lucky" to be working on Corrie, Antony added: "Nowadays, some work is thin on the ground. I am very lucky to be in a job."

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Opening up about his long stint on Coronation Street, Antony spoke fondly about his relationship with his co-stars.

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"Corrie is like a giant family," he said. "It feels nice to go to work with people that you know and love... For the past 19 years, I've never wanted to say goodbye to that."

Although it's not yet known how long Antony's latest Coronation Street contract will last, the actor did hint at a "big, dramatic storyline" over the next 12 months.

daisy midgeley and sean tully in coronation street

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"There are stories that we tried to do, but in the end we couldn't because of the pandemic," he explained. "So now they will happen over the next year. I have a very big, dramatic storyline that I am hoping we can now pick up and do properly."

While Sean Tully will be staying put on Corrie, the ITV soap recently bid farewell to the nasty Corey Brent in a surprise exit storyline that sparked praise from the cast.

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm on ITV.