Coronation Street nepo-baby lands huge new role with famous dad – weeks after brutal soap murder slammed by fans

CORONATION Street star Luca Toolan has landed an exciting new acting role alongside his famous dad - just weeks after he was killed off the soap.

The 21-year-old has joined the cast of a brand new comedy TV pilot, which features a host of well-known faces - including his famous radio presenter dad.

A man and his teenage son sit at a restaurant table with two women. — Luca Toolan has landed a new role alongside his dad MikeCredit: Instagram

A person standing on a soccer field. — Mike shared a picture of his son Luca during filmingCredit: Instagram

Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of "Grass Roots." — Mike shared a cast pic - with a few familiar facesCredit: Instagram

Luca is the son of Mike Toolan – the veteran radio star- who is very excited to be taking part in Grass Roots, which is currently filming in Preston.

Emmerdale legend and Loose Women panellist Sheree Murphy will lead the cast as she makes her return to acting after more than seven years.

While other cast confirmed include The Bill & Hollyoaks star Kim Tiddy, G’Wed and Good Ship Murder actor Zak Douglas.

Mike shared a series of behind the scenes snaps from the show’s shoot as he revealed details of the project he has been working on.

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One snap shared by Hits Radio star Mike shows him posing alongside Sheree, Kim and Zak as they take a well earned break from filming.

While another snap shows Luca seemingly getting into character as a football player.

Mike and Luca’s famous pals including Coronation Street actress Elle Mulvaney, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas and former Hollyoaks actor (and Mike’s Hits Radio co-host) Owen Warner shared their excitement for the new project.

Luca recently exited the soap after he was axed just sixteen months after making his debut as teen tearaway Mason Radcliffe.

Viewers were left distraught after the character of Mason was fatally stabbed during the soap’s horrific knife crime plot.

Many slammed the bosses’ decision to kill off the character as ‘ludicrous’ after he had become a firm favourite with fans.

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Speaking about his exit, Luca said: “Of course when I first heard there was a mixture of emotions because I was sad that Mason was going to die and that means I would be leaving, but equally I was really excited and honoured to be part of this storyline because it’s an incredibly important issue that needs to be tackled.

“I feel so privileged to have had this opportunity to start my professional career at Coronation Street and what a great time I’ve had.”