Coronation Street confirms first storyline for recast Max Turner

Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Coronation Street has revealed details of a new storyline for Max Turner, which will be the first featuring new Max actor Paddy Bever.

Fans will first see Paddy in action as Max next week, when he clashes with new teacher Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) at school.

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As Daniel heads off to begin his teaching placement, his dad Ken Barlow (William Roache) – who used to be a teacher himself – couldn't be more proud of his son.

But Daniel soon realises that his new job is going to be far from easy as Max starts playing up in class.

When Max's adoptive dad David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) hears about Max's behaviour, he tells him off for messing about in class – but, showing no remorse, Max simply storms off.

Later in the week, David is concerned when Max says he thinks school's a waste of time. When Max fails to hand in his homework, Daniel gives him a detention, but Max still claims that he doesn't care.

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When David later suggests to Daniel that Max could benefit from extra tutoring, Daniel makes excuses.

Is this the start of a pattern of bad behaviour for Max?

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This isn't the first time that David has faced a challenge with Max, who is the son of David's late wife, Kylie Platt (Paula Lane), and her ex, Callum Logan (Sean Ward).

Max's brief reunion with Callum caused David a great deal of stress. Max's diagnosis with ADHD, and his later decision to stop taking his medication, was also a big development for the family.

Discussing Max's recast, a Coronation Street spokesperson said: "We have all watched Harry grow up alongside Max Turner for the past 11 years and we want to thank him for everything he has brought to the character.

"It is always a difficult decision to recast a role and we look forward to following Harry's career as he continues with his acting studies and explores other opportunities. We wish him every success for the future."

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Thursday, September 16 at 8pm and Friday, September 17 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.