Aaron McCusker Lands Lead Role on Coronation Street after Six Auditions

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Aaron McCusker has finally secured a lead role on Coronation Street, a position he had auditioned for six times before. The actor, best known for his portrayal of Jamie Maguire in Channel 4's Shameless and Jim Hutton in the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, will play the role of Ben Driscoll, the new landlord of the Rovers, as part of a storyline coinciding with Catherine Tyldesley's return to the show.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aaron McCusker auditioned six times for a lead role on Coronation Street before being cast as Ben Driscoll.
  • He has a diverse acting background, including TV, film, and theatre, and is best known for his roles in Shameless and Bohemian Rhapsody.
  • McCusker will play the new landlord of the Rovers and will be part of a storyline featuring Catherine Tyldesley's return as Eva Price.
  • The actor has expressed his excitement to work with fellow cast members Catherine Tyldesley and Pauline McLynn, and believes the timing of his role is perfect as it allows him to spend more time with his family living in Manchester.
  • McCusker's family has been supportive throughout his career, with his wife being his biggest supporter.
  • The actor has found the audition process to be enjoyable and is thrilled to be part of the Coronation Street cast.

Statistics:

  • Aaron McCusker has auditioned for Coronation Street six times before landing the lead role of Ben Driscoll.
  • He has a range of 46 years.
  • Catherine Tyldesley, who will be reprising her role as Eva Price, is 41 years old.
  • Pauline McLynn, who plays Maggie Driscoll, is 63 years old.

Sources:

  • ECHO
  • ITV
  • Channel 4
  • Channel 4