Coronation Street serial killer making soap comeback 13 years after murder spree on the cobbles --[Reported by Umva mag]

A CORONATION Street serial killer is making his soap comeback 13 years after terrifying soap fans with his murder spree. The actor behind the character, who starred on the ITV Cobbles from 1998 until 2011, is back on the small screen this month. ITVA Coronation Street serial killer is set to make their soap return[/caption] BBCThe star has bagged a new role on BBC show Doctors[/caption] HandoutCorrie villain John Stape was known for multiple murders and sleeping with Rosie Webster[/caption] Actor Graeme Hawley played one of Corrie’s most iconic killers until 2011Rex Now Graeme Hawley, 50, is switching Weatherfield for the hospital ward for a new role in BBC soap Doctors. The John Stape star – who left fans gobsmacked with his transformation from high school teacher to one of Corrie’s most memorable murderers – will star as Jason Chapman next week. Eagle-eyed soap fans can spot the Coventry-born TV personality in a 28-minute episode titled Sucker Punch, centred on the treatment of rape patient Erika. It remains to be seen what his exact plot line is, and how long he will feature in the scripts. Aside from Corrie, Graeme has also acted in Benidorm, National Treasure, Casualty and Love and Marriage. STAPE SHOCK Corrie’s John went from a teacher who had an affair with pupil Rosie Webster to a serial killer. His character killed three fellow cast members in his hey-day and also kidnapped Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan. He concealed Colin Fishwick’s body after he died in front of him and then murdered Charlotte Hoyle when she tried to blackmail him about it. John then accidentally smothered Colin’s mother to death as he confessed the truth. He played the ex-teacher for four years after joining the cast on the cobbles in 2007 and was nominated for Villain of the Year in 2009 at the Soap Awards. He was again nominated for the same award in 2011 after his murderous storyline came to a dramatic end with his suicide – which kept the nation hooked. Yet his character is parent to Fiz’s daughter Hope, who remains on the show. FRESH ROLE We previously told how actor Graeme has temporarily stepped away from the small screen after struggling to find acting gigs. He started raking in the cash as he began working on his pal’s Christmas market stall. Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here’s the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our soap spoiler live blog New, leaving and returning cast members Where is Coronation Street filmed and can you visit the set? The history of Coronation Street’s iconic pub Rovers Return Inn At the time, Graeme, married to Where the Heart Is star Elianne Byrne, said he was working for a pal who owned Chilli Jam Man. The dad-of-two joked: “I’m not the Chilli Jam Man. “I’m the Chilli Jam Man’s mate and I’m selling Chill Jam because the Chilli Jam Man’s late.” ITVHis character joined the ITV soap in 1998[/caption] His character shares a daughter Hope with ex partner FizRex The Coventry actor took a break from acting to work on his pal’s market stallRex

Oct 16, 2024 - 07:19
Coronation Street serial killer making soap comeback 13 years after murder spree on the cobbles --[Reported by Umva mag]

A CORONATION Street serial killer is making his soap comeback 13 years after terrifying soap fans with his murder spree.

The actor behind the character, who starred on the ITV Cobbles from 1998 until 2011, is back on the small screen this month.

coronation street is written on the roof of a building
ITV
A Coronation Street serial killer is set to make their soap return[/caption]
a man in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch
BBC
The star has bagged a new role on BBC show Doctors[/caption]
a man and a woman are laying in bed with a pink wall behind them
Handout
Corrie villain John Stape was known for multiple murders and sleeping with Rosie Webster[/caption]
a man in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch
Actor Graeme Hawley played one of Corrie’s most iconic killers until 2011
Rex

Now Graeme Hawley, 50, is switching Weatherfield for the hospital ward for a new role in BBC soap Doctors.

The John Stape star – who left fans gobsmacked with his transformation from high school teacher to one of Corrie’s most memorable murderers – will star as Jason Chapman next week.

Eagle-eyed soap fans can spot the Coventry-born TV personality in a 28-minute episode titled Sucker Punch, centred on the treatment of rape patient Erika.

It remains to be seen what his exact plot line is, and how long he will feature in the scripts.

Aside from Corrie, Graeme has also acted in Benidorm, National Treasure, Casualty and Love and Marriage.

STAPE SHOCK

Corrie’s John went from a teacher who had an affair with pupil Rosie Webster to a serial killer.

His character killed three fellow cast members in his hey-day and also kidnapped Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan.

He concealed Colin Fishwick’s body after he died in front of him and then murdered Charlotte Hoyle when she tried to blackmail him about it.

John then accidentally smothered Colin’s mother to death as he confessed the truth.

He played the ex-teacher for four years after joining the cast on the cobbles in 2007 and was nominated for Villain of the Year in 2009 at the Soap Awards.

He was again nominated for the same award in 2011 after his murderous storyline came to a dramatic end with his suicide – which kept the nation hooked.

Yet his character is parent to Fiz’s daughter Hope, who remains on the show.

FRESH ROLE

We previously told how actor Graeme has temporarily stepped away from the small screen after struggling to find acting gigs.

He started raking in the cash as he began working on his pal’s Christmas market stall.

Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates

The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.

The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles.

Here’s the latest on:

At the time, Graeme, married to Where the Heart Is star Elianne Byrne, said he was working for a pal who owned Chilli Jam Man.

The dad-of-two joked: “I’m not the Chilli Jam Man.

“I’m the Chilli Jam Man’s mate and I’m selling Chill Jam because the Chilli Jam Man’s late.”

a man is holding a hammer while another man holds his arm around him
ITV
His character joined the ITV soap in 1998[/caption]
a man and a woman are standing next to each other in a room
His character shares a daughter Hope with ex partner Fiz
Rex
a man in a plaid shirt is smiling in front of a vase of flowers
The Coventry actor took a break from acting to work on his pal’s market stall
Rex





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