Coronation Street star Jude Riordan was all smiles as he cosied up to Michelle Keegan after a 'tough week'. The young actor is best known for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap. However, some will already know that he has another small screen role that runs alongside his appearance in Corrie.
The 11-year-old plays Tyler Croft in Brassic, the son of Michelle's character, Erin. Jude and Michelle, who played Tina McIntyre in Corrie from 2008 to 2014, have worked together on the hit Sky comedy since the first season in 2019. The series follows the lives of Vinnie O'Neill and his friends in the fictional town of Hawley. Before the first episode had even aired, it was announced that Brassic had been renewed for a second series, which premiered in May 2020.
Filming for the fifth series of the BAFTA-nominated comedy started late last year with viewers promised 'more of the eccentric plans and hi-jinks from the Brassic gang' following the fourth series, which was broadcast from September last year.
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Earlier this month, Jude declared his part in series five of the popular show as 'wrapped'. Taking to Instagram, the youngster shared a beaming snap of himself posing next to some special artwork. "THAT'S A WRAP ON BRASSIC S5 for Tyler Croft," he cheered.
"Another great series. Great cast. Great crew. The best times!" Explaining the images, he added: "And the greatest wrap gift I have ever been given. I'll keep it forever. Art work by the super talented Joe Gilgun." Joe, who is famed for playing Eli Dingle in Emmerdale, and Woody in the hit film This Is England, stars as Vinnie O'Neill in the series.
But Jude has since returned to Instagram with some more snaps from his last day on Brassic series five alongside Michelle and co-star Oliver Jones, who is set to play the role of Seb in the new series. Jude and Oliver were seen posing on either side of Michelle, 35, who was keeping warm in a big puffer jacket over her character's floral dress and blue fluffy jacket.
"Been too busy to post," Jude started the caption of his post on Instagram, which is looked after by his mum. "Tough week in school - Year 7 Assessment Week," he admitted before adding: "All done till next time. Hope all the other Year 7s who's had a tough week are as happy as I am its FRIDAY."
The TV star went on to explain: "These are pics from my last day on Brassic 5 from the other week. Had a really great last day, love it when there's other kids on set." And fans were quick to flood the post with support.
@lauraskipton said: "Fantastic pics and I'm sure you have done fine in your assessments but as long as you tried your best that's all that matters." @anne_connors1101 commented: "Jude you will have done amazing with your assessment what a brilliant photo of you all." @jennyhw70 added: "I’m sure you have done great!!! You must be fab at remembering stuff due to learning your lines lol!!! Can’t wait for Brassic 5."
It comes after Michelle was snapped on Friday (January 27) filming in a suburban street in Sale. And Michelle, who plays Erin in the show, looked decidedly chilly but also stunning dressed in knee-length boots, a mini-skirt and a fluffy blue jacket.
Michelle and co-star Joanna Higson, who plays Sugar in the hit show, were even spotted jumping up and down in between takes in an effort to keep warm during the outdoor filming as temperatures struggled to top 5C. And Michelle was obviously feeling the change from her previous weekend.
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