Coronation Street recast James Bailey

A recast for The Street…

James Bailey has plenty of family ties and more than enough history to bring fresh drama and conflict to some of Corrie’s most loved residents. But aside from the smiles, what really lies beneath the charming exterior and what secrets are being kept?

James Bailey will be seen on ITV1/STV screens from Monday 17th March. He’s been living stateside with partner Danny and when he comes back to pay his family a visit and check on sister Dee-Dee he quickly slots back into family life with his easy going, cheeky charm. But away from Weatherfield what has ex footballer James’ life looked like and what is he searching for next

The role of James – previously played by Nathan Graham – has been taken up by Jason Callender (Silent Witness, Outlander, Mallory Towers) who reveals he’s “super excited to be sliding into the Bailey family.”

Jason Callender:

“James is determined, whatever he puts his mind to he absolutely goes for it. He’s a little brother so expect little brother pranks but more than anything he loves his family and he really wants to be a dad.”

What is James going to bring to the street? “James is bringing a lot of warmth, a little bit of love, charisma and a little bit of charm” Jason says.

Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and STV every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 pm