Coronation Street casts ex-EastEnders star Stephen Lord as Seb Franklin's dad

Coronation Street has cast ex-EastEnders actor Stephen Lord in the role of Seb Franklin's father.

The casting was confirmed by Sally Carman, who plays Abi Franklin. She revealed to Digital Spy and other media that she's already filmed scenes with Stephen, adding that Abi is not a fan of his character.

"He's a wrong'un," she said. "I like what they did with that.

actor stephen lord attends the world premiere of mrs lowry and son and closing night gala of the 73rd edinburgh international film festival at festival theatre on june 30, 2019 in edinburgh, scotland

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"There were more scenes we were meant to do together – with me and Stephen Lord, who plays him, but because I got ill, they were re-written.

"It was good because the audience are left with no doubt that Abi doesn't like him and has no time for him, but she simply knows he can help her with something that isn't emotional.

"In the scenes that I have done so far, he's trying to worm his way in and she's like, 'Do one'. I love when Corrie starts bringing different characters in, it's awesome. It pads out Abi even more, and I love it."

Stephen played Jase Dyer, Jay Brown's dad, on EastEnders for a year, with his last scenes airing in August 2008. He also starred in Channel 4's Shameless for a couple of series.

sally carman as abi franklin in coronation street

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Meanwhile, it was a great night for Coronation Street at the National Television Awards. The soap landed a number of the big prizes last night (September 9), including Best Serial Drama, Best Serial Performance (Mollie Gallagher), and Best Newcomer (Jude Riordan).

Sally accepted the Best Serial Drama award on behalf of the cast.

"The past year has been so difficult with lockdown as you all know, and we've worked so hard in every department – the actors, the crew, the make-up department, everyone in production," she said.

"It's a real team effort on Coronation Street."

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.