FORMER Corrie actor looks unrecognisable in Hollywood blockbuster movie also starring Orlando Bloom.
Fans of the ITV soap spotted Jamie Kenna, who played Phill Whittaker, in new film Gran Turismo.
Jamie shot to fame after his role as Phill on Coronation Street
Jamie looks unrecognisable in new movie role
Gran Turismo is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the gamer who became a racer
Jamie made his big screen debut this August, with Orlando Bloom, Stranger Things star David Harbour and Spice Girl’s Geri Horner who will also star.
Gran Turismo is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the gamer who became a racer.
Based on the bestselling PlayStation game, the story follows a Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan-sponsored video game competitions to become an actual professional race car driver.
Jamie plays Jack Man Jones, a member of the Nissan pit crew who helps shoot Archie Madekwe’s character Jann Mardenborough to the podium at Le Mans.
The 48-year-old actor shot to fame after appearing on Coronation Street as Fiz Stape’s new beau Phill in 2022, and appeared in 63 episodes.
He married Fiz, but then was brutally dumped just hours after saying ‘I do.’
Fiz realised she was still in love with her ex Tyrone Dobbs, leaving Phill devastated and he consequently left Weatherfield.
However, Jamie hasn’t ruled out a return to the cobbles as he revealed: “The modern-day Jack and Vera are reunited and I feel so honoured to have played my part in that.
“Jennie [McAlpine] and Alan [Halsall] are the best people to work with. I’ve had an absolute blast. I love this place. I love this show. What a ride it’s been for Big Phill with two L’s.”
“Who knows? Maybe it isn’t the end. Maybe they’ll bring him back but for now, it’s a massive goodbye from me.”
Jamie has now turned to Hollywood and looks worlds away from his soap character, as he wears leather racing gear and a helmet in his new movie role.
He has previously starred in Children of Men and had roles in The All Together, Green Street, David Brent: Life on the Road and Peaky Blinders.
But acting wasn’t always Jamie’s career either, as he used to be a semi-professional footballer playing for Rusthall FC.
Jamie is also a café owner and barista after officially opening his new venture The Green Room in Brighton in June.
Gran Turismo is available to watch in cinemas now.
Phill was dumped just hours after saying ‘I do’
Jamie is also a café owner
