Luca Toolan‘s stint on Coronation Street ended dramatically when his on-screen persona, Mason Radcliffe, suffered a devastating fate in a shoot-and-run storyline. The up-and-coming star, who played the troubled youngster for over a year, was at the center of a sinister plot. Although his exit from the soap was heartbreaking, Toolan is already set to embark on an exciting new stage.
Luca Toolan to Host Acting Lessons for Young Actors
After his explosive departure from Coronation Street, Luca Toolan announced that he would be hosting acting lessons for young budding actors. The actor will host weekly workshops in Manchester for kids aged 11 and 18. Here, he will assist them in honing their skills in improvisation, character creation, and script breaking down.
Toolan posted the news on Instagram through the Bee Rogue Talent page, where he declared himself excited about the new venture. His classes will be conducted on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and interested parties can sign up by email to be added to the waiting list. The ex-Corrie actor revealed he was “super excited“ to start teaching and keeps himself “as busy as possible“ following Mason’s dark end on the show.
Coronation Street: Looking Back on His Departure
As he begins his new chapter as an acting coach, Toolan also looked back on his soap’s exit plotline. His character, Mason, was embroiled in a dramatic stabbing storyline that addressed real-life issues. In an interview regarding his departure, Toolan acknowledged that he had a “mix of feelings.”
“Of course, when I first heard, there was a mixture of emotions. Because I was sad that Mason was going to die, that meant I would be leaving. But equally, I was excited and honored to be part of this storyline. Because it’s an incredibly important issue that needs to be tackled,” he shared.
As he steps into this new teaching role, fans will get to see a different side of the actor. It will be interesting to see what happens next in his life in the upcoming Coronation Street spoilers. Until then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily to keep a tab on what happens next.
