Reece Dinsdale, best known for his roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has returned to the small screen in a new capacity as a director. The actor, who played Joe McIntyre on Coronation Street from 2008 to 2010 and later portrayed Paul Ashdale on Emmerdale from 2020 to 2021, announced his return via social media platform BlueSky.
Dinsdale revealed that his next four episodes as director of Coronation Street would air this week. He expressed his hope that viewers would enjoy watching them as much as he enjoyed making them. This marks a significant shift for the actor, who was killed off in both soaps, making a return as an actor impossible.
In 2022, Dinsdale had shared his financial struggles after being axed from the soaps, stating he was left 'without a pot to p**s in'. He invested his savings into a motorhome to travel the country. Despite online trolls claiming his career had declined, Dinsdale hit back, noting he was rehearsing a major role in a play at Chichester and directing two popular television dramas.
Earlier, Dinsdale had also directed episodes of Emmerdale, including hour-long specials, which he said he was 'very proud' of. He admitted to feeling nervous before each new directing block but considered it a positive sign.
