Coronation Street’s Antony Cotton teases ‘big storyline’ for Sean Tully

Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has teased a "big storyline" ahead for Sean Tully.

The actor also confirmed his character will be staying around Weatherfield until autumn 2020, after signing a new deal. He told The Daily Star:

“I had a meeting about my future. I didn’t sign up straightaway. You have to negotiate a little bit!

“It will be my 17th year. I’m so pleased because I love being on the show. It’s a nice set.

“I spend more time with my Corrie family than I do with my real one.

“I’m very lucky. I have my three families – my real family at home, my Corrie family and then my military family.”

Cotton also teased a "big storyline" for his character, which will be taking place towards the end of this year - and that there may be a very familiar face returning, too. He continued:

“Towards the end of this year, I’ve got a big storyline. I will be working with someone that the audience may have seen before… maybe someone is returning!”

The 44-year-old has been on Coronation Street since 2003. Since then, Sean has been involved in a number of big storylines - including fathering his friend's child, homelessness and losing his job at the Underworld factory. In May 2018, it was announced that Cotton had signed a year long contract to remain on the soap. He said at the time:

“I’ve just signed for another year and I’m very happy. “I genuinely thought I’d be here for three months. I thought that would be really great, regular work then off to the next job.