Coronation Street star exits soap for West End role

A Coronation Street actor leaves the soap after landing a major part in Matilda the Musical, prompting a recast of his on screen character.

Coronation Street star exits soap for big West End role

Carter J Murphy leaves Coronation Street after securing a lead role in Matilda the Musical touring production. He played Harry Platt for about a year and previously appeared in the film Better Man as a young Robbie Williams. Because the theatre tour could not be scheduled around the soap’s filming, producers recast the Harry Platt role with a new actor named Josh, who will appear on screen in the coming weeks. The show has moved to adjust the cast to keep the storyline flowing while Murphy pursues stage work.
The article also notes that recasting is not unusual on Coronation Street, with the Platt family seeing multiple actors fill the roles of David’s nephew Harry over the years as the show adapts to cast changes.

The move highlights a common path for young actors who juggle television with live theatre. It shows how long-running soaps manage continuity when a star steps away for a touring production. Recalls of past Platt recasts illustrate the show’s flexibility and willingness to refresh its cast to keep stories moving. For audiences, this can mean less predictability but a chance to see fresh performances in familiar storylines.

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The cobbles will keep turning as performers chase bigger stages.