Shameless star Ciarán Griffiths has been cast as Jacob’s dad on Coronation Street, over two decades after he made his debut on the ITV soap as a different character
Coronation Street’s Jacob Hay will have his world rocked when dad Damon arrives on the Cobbles.
Things have seemed fairly quiet for Jacob recently, after he managed to finally win over his girlfriend Amy Barlow’s parents, Tracy and Steve McDonald, but now Jacob – played by Jack James Ryan – is set to have his life turned upside down as dad Damon makes his arrival. Ciaran Griffiths will join the show in scenes set to air in the coming weeks.
The actor is well known for a string of roles including The Bill and Shameless. He has also had guest parts in the likes of EastEnders, The Bay and Shameless. He even appeared in Corrie over two decades ago as a different character.
It’s been going great for Jacob for a while now. After managing to avoid getting caught up with evil killer and drug dealer Harvey, Jacob has settled into life with his girlfriend Amy. The pair have just moved into a new flat with friends Summer and Aaron.