ITV Coronation Street icon's next role revealed after shock soap exit
ok.co.ukCoronation Street's Chris Gascoyne, who is a legend on the cobbles, has bagged his first major role since his departure last year.
Fans of the soap were left teary-eyed over Christmas when Peter Barlow, portrayed by Chris, 56, bid farewell to Weatherfield and his wife Carla Connor.The character Peter had been grappling with the sudden death of Stephen Reid, whom he accidentally ran over with his taxi in fear that Stephen was going to harm Jenny Connor.
Since Stephen's demise, Peter had been feeling lost and battling his own inner demons before making the decision to leave. Fast forward five months from the emotional on-screen exit, Chris' next role has been unveiled where he will be teaming up with several fellow soap stars.
Chris has landed a role in the new Channel 5 thriller, The Feud, where he will star alongside Jill Halfpenny, Amy Nuttall and Larry Lamb, to name a few.
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