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Inside Coronation Street newcomer Mick Michaelis star Joe Layton's life off-screen


ITV Coronation Street actor Joe Layton has opened up about his new role on the soap as Mick Michaelis, who viewers have now seen is the man who has been harassing Chesney Brown with the silver van

Coronation Street's latest addition Joe Layton has spilled the beans on his new role as Mick Michaelis making his grand entrance on the cobbles in Friday night's episode (February 14). Gemma then informed Chesney that Lou and her husband Mick are moving into Mawdsley Street and she's arranged for them to meet for a drink later, reports the Manchester Evening News. Mick is Chesney's new "nightmare neighbour" (Image: ITV)Joe said of landing the role: "I initially had to do a self-tape which I did down in London and then I got a call maybe a week or two later saying they'd love for me to come in for a screen test which was really exciting.

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