Andrew Lancel joins Coronation Street

Andrew Lancel is joining Coronation Street, ITV confirms.

 

The official Coronation Street website confirms that Andrew Lancel, who is most famous for playing DI Neil Manson in The Bill will be joining Coronation Street. Playing Frank Foster, become a new factory client and then sets his sights on Michelle Connor.

Speaking of his new role, Lancel said “I’m made up to be here. It’s been a long time coming and I’m a big fan of the show so I’m thrilled. Frank looks like he’s going to be fun to play, there’s more to him than meets the eye, he’s definitely not one-sided.”

He is due to be on screen in early 2011.