Coronation Street Star's Surprising Movie Role
A Coronation Street star has left fans in awe with an unrecognisable picture from a blockbuster film where he starred alongside Johnny Depp. Tony Maudsley, known for his role as undertaker George Shuttleworth in Corrie, shared throwback snaps from the 1999 film Sleepy Hollow.
From Soap Opera to Blockbuster
Sleepy Hollow, released in 1999, featured Johnny Depp as a police constable investigating mysterious murders by a Headless Horseman in a village. Tony Maudsley, who joined Coronation Street in 2020, surprised fans with his appearance in the star-studded movie alongside A-listers like Christina Ricci and Miranda Richardson.
Fans and Co-Stars React
Tony's Instagram posts from his time on the set of Sleepy Hollow sparked reactions from fans and Corrie co-stars. Sue Cleaver, who plays his on-screen partner Eileen Grimshaw, teased him about his appearance in the film, while fans expressed their surprise and admiration for his role.
Latest Corrie Storyline
While Tony Maudsley continues to captivate audiences as George in Coronation Street, his character's recent storyline involves a family feud over inheritance. George's actions have led to tension with his sister Glenda, adding drama to the popular ITV soap.
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX for viewers to catch all the latest developments.