As Coronation Street sets up Corriedale, Kit, Carla, Becky, Lisa and Carl are among the lives on the line
Corriedale is just an episode away
Tonight’s episode of Coronation Street (Friday, January 2) geared the soap up towards Corriedale as Kit investigated Carla’s disappearance.
Debbie and Ronnie also got married tonight before chaos erupted all thanks to Carl (of course).
Lives are on the line by the time Monday night draws to a close, but will everyone make it out of the soap crossover episode alive?
Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding day turned into chaos in Coronation Street
Debbie and Ronnie got married tonight but Carl caused chaos soon after the ‘I dos’ were said.
With Kevin attempting to expose Carl’s criminal schemes to the wedding guests and failing to, Abi found out the truth about Carl being the one responsible for Tyrone’s hit and run.
Carl was desperate to getaway and flee to Germany but not before he had it out with his sister. He’d found a post-it note in Debbie’s flat. And, it revealed she’d been in touch with his mum Elaine just before she died and didn’t tell him.
Burning more bridges with his family, Carl grabbed his bag and stormed off.
Meanwhile, Kit Green realised that Carla wasn’t on holiday after all after Sarah’s sharp eye spotted a huge clue in one of her online holiday snaps.
Kit then headed to Costello’s secret property and found a hair belonging to Carla in the closet.
He then feared what Becky had done to Carla, not knowing that Becky was currently planning to flee the country with Lisa and Betsy.
Corriedale sees Kit, Carla, Becky, Lisa and Carl fight for their lives
The one-off soap crossover special – titled Corriedale – is set to air on Monday night (January 5). And, guess what? Kit, Carla, Becky, Lisa and Carl are all caught up in the huge car pile-up.
In spoilers for the episode, Kit manages to find Carla before catching wind of Becky’s escape plan.
The pair then team up and travel in the car to catch up with Becky, Lisa and Betsy before they can board the ferry. However, when Lisa picks up the phone to Carla, disaster strikes.
Also on the road, Carl Webster is racing to get away with a bag full of cash – all while drunk. You can see where this one is going…
Debbie though, jumps into the car with him and confronts him over his betrayal.
But, as their car is also involved in the huge accident, will they all make it out alive?
The Assassin on Prime Video: Cast list of new thriller led by Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore
Hungover and asleep on a deckchair, Keeley's character - retired assassin Julie - takes no prisoners after being hit on the head by a football.
Julie's foul-mouth take down of the kid responsible, aged only about 12, gives you an instant insight into her ruthless nature.
What follows will leave you on the edge of your seats - while also laughing and wincing at times.
Julie lives a remote life on a tiny Greek island. But when her son Edward, played by Freddie Highmore, turns up to see her, all hell breaks loose. Before you know it, the mother and son are on the run across the world with a huge bounty on her head.
Keeley and Freddie are accompanied by an outstanding cast in The Assassin. There's a Neighbours legend and stars from Line Of Duty, Lost and Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Here's everything you need to know about the stars of The Assassin on Amazon Prime.
Keeley Hawes plays retired assassin Julie
Keeley Hawes, 49, has had a stellar career and her portrayal of Julie in The Assassin is another triumph.
The favourite actress - real name Clare Hawes - broke into the business at a young age after enrolling at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She was friends with Spice Girl Emma Bunton and EastEnders' Kellie Bright at school and began her career as a model before moving into acting.
Following several minor TV roles, Keeley landed a small role in 1998 Hollywood movie The Avengers. Things took off from there. Four years later, Keeley appeared as both Kitty Butler in Tipping the Velvet and as Zoe Reynolds in the BBC drama Spooks.
Keeley went on to star as DI Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes. It led to a win at the 2008 Glamour Awards for Best UK Television Actress. Keeley also received widespread praise for her portrayal of matriarch Louisa Durrell in ITV's comedy-drama The Durrells. She played Louisa for three years, across four series.
Roles continued to pour in, including the part of DI Lindsay Denton in BBC Two's Line Of Duty. She played Home Secretary Julia Montague in ITV thriller The Bodyguard and Dorothy Wick in Mrs Wilson. Keeley received BAFTA nominations for all three roles.
More recently, Keeley turned her hand to an entirely different role. She played Cassandra Austen in BBC One's historical mini series Miss Austen. Set in the 1800s, it was based on the novel of the same name. Cassandra is the lesser known sister of Jane Austen - and the one who famously burned her letters.
Elsewhere, Keeley has provided the voice of Lara Croft in the computer games based on the movie series. Keeley is married to her former Spooks co-star Matthew Macfadyen. They have children together, a 20-year-old daughter and a son, 18. Keeley also shares a son, 23, with her first husband, DJ Spencer McCallum.
Keeley says The Assassin is the biggest "stunt piece" she has ever done.
Freddie Highmore portrays Julie's son Edward
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Baby-faced Freddie Highmore stars as Edward [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Actor Freddie Highmore plays Julie's son Edward in The Assassin. Now 33, had a pretty early and impressive start to his career.
Arguably a nepo-baby, his mum Sue Latimer was - and still is - a talent agent to Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe. Freddie's dad is an actor. He is best known for playing Leo Howard in the 80s BBC series Howards' Way.
Freddie was just 11 when he landed his first major film role. He played Kate Winslet's on-screen son in Finding Neverland. The following year, he starred as Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Hollywood A-lister Johnny Depp took the lead in both movies and reportedly recommended him for the role.
The movies earned Freddie two consecutive Critics Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer. And the gongs didn't stop there.
In 2013, Freddie played Norman Bates in A&E drama-thriller series Bates Motel. The TV show is a prequel to the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Freddie's portrayal of hotelier Bates, who has a three-way split personality, earned another string of nominations and award wins.
Freddie was also celebrated for the lead role of Dr. Shaun Murphy in ABC drama series The Good Doctor in 2017. Together with Bates Motel, they're arguably Freddie's most notable roles to date.
In 2021, Freddie revealed he'd married. His wife is web designer Klarissa Munz.
Gerald Kyd as villager Luka
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Do you remember Gerald Kyd in Casualty? [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Although he was born in South Africa, Gerald Kyd is half Scottish and half Greek. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has worked across theatre, television and film.
Casualty fans will remember Gerald - nickname Gez - for playing hunky junior doctor Sean Maddox. His character formed a relationship with nurse Tina Seabrook, played by Clare Goose. Gerald left the BBC medical drama two years later. Although he reprised the role for 2006 for Casualty's 20th anniversary, Gerald was quoted saying he playing a heartthrob 'didn't sit with him' or 'suit his personality'.
Gerald, 52, has since appeared in shows including Persons Unknown, Silent Witness and Dr Who. He also had a small part in the BBC One legal drama The Split.
More recently, Gerald appeared in CBBC kids' show Malory Towers. Channel 5 drama fans will also recognise him from last year's Love Rat, also starring Sally Lindsay. Next month, the actor will appear alongside Suranne Jones in Netflix thriller The Hostage. Gerald has a wife called Samantha.
Shalom Brune-Franklin portrays Freddie's girlfriend Kayla
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Shalom Brune-Franklin as Kayla [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Although she was born in St Albans, Herts, Shalom Brune-Franklin moved to Australia with her parents when she was a teenager. Her mother is Mauritian and her father is Thai, and Shalom now has dual UK and Australian citizenship.
Shalom, 30, found a love of acting while at school. She later enrolled at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and won the award for Most Outstanding Student. Her career began in Australian TV shows before she headed to the UK.
In 2017, Shalom appeared in Channel 4 drama The State. The mini series told the story of four young British Muslims who flew to Syria join the Islamic State. Shalom also caught the eye of the BBC. She played the part of Maisie Richards in Our Girl from 2017 to 2018.
Shalom continued bagging roles both in Australia and the UK. Most notably on our shores, she appeared in series six of Line Of Duty as DC Chloe Bishop and a BBC adaptation of Great Expectations. She also starred opposite Jamie Dornan in hit BBC thriller The Tourist. Shalmon had her big Netflix break last year. She played Keeley, the ex-girlfriend of Donny Dunn, in Baby Reindeer.
Shalom keeps her private life hush hush. But she did previously admit to having one demand on set. She told Country & Town House: "I always bring my pillow and dressing gown to my trailer to sneak a snooze at lunch when I can."
Who plays Kayla's brother Ezra in The Assassin? It's Devon Terrell!
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Australian actor Devon Terrell's character is highly irritating [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Devon Terrell, 32, started life in Long Beach, California. When he was five, his African-American father and an Anglo-Indian mother upped sticks and moved the family to Perth, Australia.
Like his on-screen sister Shalom Brune-Franklin, Devon's love of acting was sparked at school Down Under. He later graduated from The National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.
Devon's initial attempt at breaking into the industry was a false start. He landed a role in HBO miniseries Codes of Conduct, but but filming only got as far as the pilot.
Better things were to come, however. In 2016, he played a young Barack Obama in the Netflix biopic Barry. Devon described it as his "dream role" and it was also a big deal back home in Perth. "My family is absurdly excited - like, they've never been so excited," Devon said at the time.
Devon stuck with Netflix for his next big role. He played Arthur in the fantasy drama series Cursed. He also appeared in the HBO comedy series Rap Sh!t in 2022.
Be warned, his rich kid character in The Assassin will leave you wanting to hire Julie yourself!
Jack Davenport is Sean in the cast of The Assassin
Is Sean a friend or enemy of Julie's in The Assassin? It's not exactly clear... Sean is played by Jack Davenport in the Amazon Prime series.
Jack, 52, was born in Wimbledon, London, and had showbiz in the blood. He is the son Chariots Of Fire actor Nigel Davenport and BAFTA-winning actress Maria Aitken.
His first job was in a theatre production of Hamlet, alongside Welsh actor Rhys Ifans. Incredibly, his first TV role came after he wrote a letter to Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese. John sent his letter on to a casting director and he was given the part of a trainee zookeeper in the 1997 film Fierce Creatures.
Jack has a huge list of film and TV credits under his belt. He's starred in Hollywood movies including The Talented Mr. Ripley, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
On the small screen, he is known for his role as Miles Stewart in popular BBC Two series This Life. He also played Steve Taylor in the Beeb's Coupling. In 2019, he starred alongside Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show.
Jack is married to Scottish actress Michelle Gomez. She is known for roles in Green Wing and Bad Education. They have a 15-year-old son and live in the US.
Alan Dale stars as billionaire tycoon Aaron Cross
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Remember Neighbours legend Alan Dale [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Neighbours fans will rejoice when they see Alan Dale in The Assassin. New Zealand actor Alan plays villainous billionaire businessman Aaron Cross in the Amazon Prime thriller.
Alan, 78, is best known for starring as Jim Robinson in Aussie soap Neighbours during the 1980s. Who can forget his tragic death? Surrounded by a bowl of oranges?! It might have been the last of Jim, but it definitely wasn't the last we saw of Alan.
Initially, Alan said he struggled to find work after starring as Jim. But soon the roles came after he moved to the US. Alan starred in massive shows including The O.C., Ugly Betty, Lost, 24 and The West Wing.
Alan also starred in US soap Dynasty as Joseph Anders for four years and had minor parts in movies including Star Trek Nemesis, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Captain America: The Winter Solider.
Reflecting on his decision to relocate to the States, Alan has since told The Guardian: "When I moved to Los Angeles, aged 54, I printed out Winston Churchill's phrase, Never never never give up', and stuck it on my fridge. I had no idea what was going to happen, but I knew I had to keep on going."
Alan is married to former Miss Australia and television news journalist-turned-host Tracey Dale. They have four children together.
Gina Gershon as mystery woman Marie
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US actress Gina Gershon brings glamour to The Assassin [Credit: Amazon Prime Video][/caption]Like her Assassin co-stars, Gina Gershon has a very impressive CV. The American actress and singer was born in Los Angeles in June 1962, which makes her 63 years old. Gina plays Marie in the six-part Prime series.
After completing a fine arts degree in drama and psychology/philosophy, Gina went to theatre school in New York. She began her working life as a dancer before a bit part in the 1986 movie Pretty In Pink gave Gina her break.
Gina landed roles in movies including Cocktail, alongside Tom Cruise, and Out Of Control with Steven Seagal. She played starred in the 1995 film Showgirls and Face/Off.
Gina also played a prostitute in US soap Melrose Place and portrayed Glenn Hall in Snoops.She's since appeared in hit TV shows including Glee, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Riverdale.
Her theatre career is pretty impressive, too. Gina has starred on Broadway three times. In 2001, she repeatedly extended her role as Sally Bowles in Caberet after impressing bosses.
Away from the cameras, Gina previously dated Belgian-German footballer Robert Dekeyser. There was also a rumour she dated Tom Cruise while filming Cocktail. In a TV appearance last year, Gina said: "He had just got married and his wife was very present. But we did kiss as much as we could!" Tom split with his first wife, actress Mimi Rogers, the following year.
David Dencik plays IT specialist Jasper
David Dencik was born in Sweden but grew up in Denmark. As a teen, David moved to Brazil to study and fell in love with Capoeira. This is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that includes dance, music and acrobatics. His love for performing was born.
David's breakout role was in Swedish TV crime drama Lasermannen. He went on to star in a long list of Danish shows, but he also landed roles in English speaking movies.
The actor bagged parts in films including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and James Bond: No Time To Die. In 2022, he appeared in ITV's mini-series The Ipcress File, which was set during the Cold War.
David is married to a Danish lawyer called Sofie. The couple live in Copenhagen and have two children together.
