A LEGENDARY Coronation Street actor is set for a Cobbles comeback after 23 years away from the soap – yet The Sun can exclusively reveal there’s a huge twist.
The screen star, 22, made his huge reveal on , posting a video featuring a short snippet of his latest role on the show.
A legendary Coronation Street star will return to the cobbles after 23 years away, The Sun can exclusively reveal Credit: TikTok/@jakeparry7
Actor Jake Parry, 22, played the original Simon Barlow in the ITV soap Credit: Instagram
Jake Parry first found fame on ‘s iconic Weatherfield Cobbles as a baby, taking on the role of Simon Barlow alongside his brother.
Now, after starring in everything from Taco Bell, FIFA and Microsoft commercials in the interim period, he is back on the tea-time soap.
After uploading his clip to social media, which briefly showed his character getting into a scuffle with another man, he wrote: “Coronation Street trailer. Catch me as DAMO next week”.
One fan then quizzed: “What date is this on?” to which he replied: “May 26”.
He was a baby when he took on the part of Simon Barlow’s son, sharing the role with his real-life sibling Oscar Credit: ITV
He was seen getting into a scuffle at the end of a new Coronation Street trailer Credit: TikTok/@jakeparry7
Jake, who has also starred in Three drama , then clarified he would be playing a completely different role second time around.
He wrote: “For anyone wondering, I played Simon Barlow with my brother when I was a baby.
“I have now came back as a different character DAMO which is out next week”.
This prompted another user to write: “Look forward to seeing you in this”.
Jake and brother Oscar have continued their acting careers with a host of TV and commerical roles Credit: Instagram
Jake confirmed his episode would air this month Credit: TikTok/@jakeparry7
Jake and brother Oscar played the Simon Barlow role from July to November 2003, although for two episodes in September, the role was instead played by Daniel Whelan.
Simon was most recently portrayed by actor Alex Bain.
It remains to be seen what Jake’s character Damo has in store.
Though he is described as a “young man” in the soap spoilers, with one scene capturing him clambering out of a car.
Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates
The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.
The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles.
Here’s the latest on:
- Up-to-date news on our
- cast members
- Where is and can you visit the set?
- The history of Coronation Street’s iconic pub
Back in 2023 Jake, and his brother Oscar,
The clip showed the twins as they battled each other and rushed to the door to collect the pizza.
Both sporting long ash-brown hair, they both looked as though they had matured.
They wrote alongside the clip: “DOMINOS Tearing Loved Ones Apart Since 1985.
“It was a privilege and honour to work alongside some of the crew from BARBIE, HARRY POTTER, STAR WARS and SPIDER-MAN.
“Special thanks to my agent @tvtwinsuk #hannahbirkett and @astoller for this great opportunity.
“Also a pleasure to meet such a great cast.”
Since appearing in Corrie, Oscar and Jake have maintained their acting streak with stints on Doctors, Mount Pleasant, Get Even 2, Dodger, and The Other One to name a few.
Jake’s film credits include The Awakening and It Feels Like This, while Oscar’s include After Hours, It Feels Like This, Youos and North Nights.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
