He’s terrified, excited, and completely stepping outside his comfort zone. After years of playing unpredictable and dangerous men on screen, one Coronation Street alum is gearing up for a transformation that no one saw coming. The streets of Weatherfield were just the beginning because this time, he’s bringing a Hollywood legend back to life in a way that’s left fans stunned.
From Weatherfield’s Bad Boy to a New Kind of Role
Sean Cernow, best known for his turn as dodgy Tony in Coronation Street, made quite the impression when he clashed with Ed Bailey in 2023’s tense storyline. The menacing character added to his growing reputation for portraying tough, morally complex figures, the kind of roles that made viewers love to hate him.
But his career since leaving the cobbles has taken him far beyond the backstreets of Weatherfield. With appearances in Slow Horses, The Witcher, House of the Dragon, The Musketeers, and Great Expectations, Sean has built a resume filled with intensity, mystery, and grit. However, his next move couldn’t be more different.
Stepping Into the Shoes of a Hollywood Legend
Next month, the Oldham-born actor will star in Playing Burton, an acclaimed one-man show written by Mark Jenkins. The production, set to open at Salford’s King’s Arms Theatre, explores the life of Welsh acting giant Richard Burton. Burton’s story is one for the ages.
Off-screen, his fiery relationship with Elizabeth Taylor, whom he married twice, made as many headlines as his career. Sean has already shared glimpses of his transformation. He appeared in rehearsal clips as Burton himself, cigar in hand, the voice, posture, and presence all eerily accurate. He admitted that the production has been one of the hardest projects of his career. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street updates and all the latest news from your favorite soaps.