Overview
- The new character Idris Nazir, played by Junade Khan, made his first on-screen appearance on Tuesday by intimidating customers at the Speed Daal and later confronting a man in a ginnel while demanding money.
- Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks describes Idris as very charming, ambitious and prepared to get his hands dirty, a framing that positions him as a disruptive presence on the cobbles.
- Junade Khan returns to Corrie after a brief role 18 years ago and brings credits including Hollyoaks and other TV work, and he told ITV he drove buses for eight years before landing this role.
- Viewer reaction has been divided online, with some praising the performance and others warning on X and Reddit that Idris may groom characters such as Brody or Dylan into criminal schemes.
- The casting and debut add to Coronation Street’s recent shift toward darker, crime-focused storylines and set up potential knock-on effects for established characters, relationships and local businesses on Weatherfield.