A new character is coming to Coronation Street, and fans already have many questions about him. Actor Junade Khanrecently spoke about his new role as Idris and shared a few details about the character. Idris already has a family connection on the Street, and it sounds like he will bring plenty of drama, ambition, and surprises when he arrives in Weatherfield.
Idris Already Has A Link To The Street
Junade Khan introduced himself by saying, “My name is Junade Khan and I play Idris.” He also appeared in a tense moment where someone shouted, “Why didn’t you ring? Idris! Alia! You alright?”. The short scene quickly caught fans’ attention and hinted that Idris’s arrival may not be smooth. It also confirmed that Idris already knows Alia Nazir very well.
Junade explained the connection by saying, “Idris’s connection to the street is he is cousins with Alya.” This means Idris already has family ties in Weatherfield, which could easily pull him into bigger stories very quickly.
Coronation Street often brings in new family members who create drama and tension, so viewers are already curious to see what Idris will bring to the cobbles. The panic in that first scene also made many fans wonder what kind of trouble may already surround him.
Junade also shared what Idris is really like as a person. According to the actor, “Well, he’s very determined in life. He knows what he wants. If he’s got a goal, he really will try to get it.” It sounds like Idris is someone who works hard to get what he wants, but he may not always do things the right way.
Junade Khan Opens Up About Idris’s Personality
Junade explained this by saying, “And sometimes he might do it in a good way, a charming way, a bad way.” The comment suggests Idris will have many different sides to his personality. Sometimes he may come across as kind and charming, while at other times he could create problems for the people around him.
Junade also hinted that viewers will slowly learn more about the character over time. He said, “He’s got quite a few dimensions to his character, so yeah, it’s going to be interesting.” The actor ended his introduction with another tease for viewers. Junade said, “So yeah, stay tuned to see what Idris gets up to.”
Right now, fans still do not know exactly what Idris will do after arriving in Coronation Street. Still, based on Junade Khan’s comments, viewers can definitely expect drama. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers and behind-the-scenes updates.