Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas, appeared on Monday's This Morning to discuss her departure from the ITV soap. The actress, 28, has been on the cobbles since 2019 as Roy Cropper's niece, but has now filmed her final scenes.
Mollie Gallagher Teases Possible Return
During the interview, Gallagher hinted that Nina's story may not be over. She said: "I believe it's not the end of Nina's story. I love Corrie so much and, yeah, I really hope it's not the end. I don't feel like it is." This left hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley delighted.
New Stage Role in Silence of the Lambs
Gallagher has already landed her next role, making her professional stage debut as Clarice Starling in the UK and Ireland tour of Silence of the Lambs. She will join other soap stars, including Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth as Jack Crawford and former EastEnders actor John Partridge as Dr Hannibal Lecter. Skins star Sam Jackson will appear as Buffalo Bill.
Coronation Street Spokesperson Comments
A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "Mollie has created a unique and well loved character in Nina over the past six and a half years and everyone will be sorry to see her go. It is fantastic for Mollie that she has been given this incredible opportunity to play such an iconic role and we wish her all the best for the theatre tour."
Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV and ITV X.
