Actor Charlie De Melo, best known for his role as solicitor Imran Habeeb on Coronation Street, is set to make his television comeback. This will be his first TV role since leaving the popular soap over 18 months ago. Charlie will be joining an impressive cast that includes Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer, and David Tennant in the upcoming Disney+ adaptation of Rivals.
Reuniting with Emily Atack
The talented actor will also be reuniting with fellow actress Emily Atack, with whom he previously appeared in a stage production of Breakfast at Tiffany's in 2016. Charlie took to Instagram to share his excitement about working with Emily again. He reposted a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his latest role, originally posted on Emily's Instagram feed, expressing his joy at the opportunity to work with her. Charlie's caption accompanied the photo, which shows his transformation from his Coronation Street days, and read, "To work with Emily Atack once is a joy. To do it twice is an unparalleled privilege," followed by a red heart emoji.
Wrap-up of Filming and New Role
Emily Atack confirmed the completion of filming for Rivals with a series of snaps from the set. One of the photos featured Charlie De Melo. In her caption, Emily expressed her gratitude for being trusted to bring Jilly Cooper's Wonder Woman Sarah Stratton to life. She also mentioned that she had made friends for life during the six months of filming. The collaboration between Charlie and Emily promises an "outrageous" and exciting project for the audience. The show has generated much anticipation among fans.
Charlie's Journey Since Leaving Coronation Street
After leaving Coronation Street in early 2022, Charlie De Melo focused on stage work and appeared in Nottingham Playhouse's production of The Clothes They Stood Up In. Throughout his five years as Imran Habeeb on the soap, Charlie became a firm favorite with viewers. His character was involved in numerous significant storylines during his time on the cobbles. Soap fans were left devastated when it was announced that Charlie's character would be killed off following his decision to leave.
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