Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell supported by former co-stars as she lands huge new role

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Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has announced her first major role since quitting the ITV soap earlier this year.Her former co-stars rallied to support her as she announced the news that she is set to star in 2023 comedy series The Family Pile, an ITV sitcom following the story of four sisters who have recently lost their parents.Though it might not seem like the most hilarious concept for a comedy show, there’s sure to be plenty of hijinks as the siblings are tasked with packing up the family home for sale.READ MORE: Coronation Street's Faye star emotional as she pays tribute to co-star after his death Alexandra stars alongside Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington in the six-episode season due to be released next year.She looks a lot different from her days as pretty-in-pink Emma in a new promotional snap, wearing a teeny denim jacket over a turquoise top, with her hair styled to perfection.Announcing her big news on Twitter, Alexandra admitted she had “all the fun on this job!” as her former co-stars flocked to congratulate her.George Shuttleworth star Tony Maudsley penned: “Yayyy!” with a row of clapping emojis, while Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby said: “Amazing!

Can’t wait x.”Jack James Ryan, who plays Jacob Hay on the cobbles, wrote: “Already killing it, no surprises! Can’t wait for this.”The sitcom marks Alexandra’s first big project since quitting the show, having appeared in short film Chocolate Pieces in 2017 and an episode of Vera as Kelly Horton that same year.Big things are certainly coming in waves for the actress as she also hopes to tie the knot with her fiancé Joe Parker after the pair got engaged last year.Speaking to Daily Star about her wedding plans, she revealed: “verything’s going off.