Liam McCheyne, known for playing Dylan Wilson on Coronation Street, has a twin brother named Connor who also appeared on the ITV soap. Fans expressed surprise upon discovering their sibling connection.
Dylan Wilson's Portrayal by Twins
Dylan Wilson, the son of Sean Tully (Anthony Cotton) and Violet Wilson (Jenny Platt), was initially portrayed by both Liam and Connor McCheyne when they were three years old. Liam explained that the opportunity came about by chance: "We were three years old and it was a total fluke way to get it. My neighbour across the road was on work experience for a local agency and she asked my mum if we would want to go and do an audition for her."
Liam's Continued Role and Connor's Career Shift
Liam returned to the cobbles in 2022, while Connor stepped away from acting to focus on sports. Liam revealed that when Dylan made his comeback in 2020, both brothers auditioned, but Liam was chosen based on his recent work on Last Tango. He said: "They couldn't decide here at Corrie who would be cast, so they sent it to an external casting agency in London. They literally went off my CV... That was hard to take for Connor, but it's led to another opportunity for him."
Fan Reactions and Social Media Posts
Fans expressed shock after learning about the twins, with comments like "Omg I never knew!" and "I didn't know he was a twin." Liam and Connor remain close, frequently sharing photos on Instagram. In January 2026, they celebrated their 19th birthday together, with Liam posting: "Happy birthday to you best mate and right hand man @connormccheyne1 Here's to the best memories throughout chapter 19!"
Upcoming Storyline for Dylan Wilson
Recent episodes of Coronation Street feature a hard-hitting storyline exploring non-fatal strangulation involving Dylan and his girlfriend Betsy Swajn (Sydney Martin). The show airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
